Jeanne et Baptiste Gueguen - Chablis - Capleia - White - 2023

Wine:

Brimming with minerality, the 2023 Chablis Capleia White is an exceptionally pure, finely sculpted, and delicate Chardonnay. The limestone foundation shines through clearly, giving the wine an energetic, vibrant palate, with freshness and purity at its core. It captures all the lively character of Chardonnay, carried by a bright, luminous structure. A superb introduction to Chablis, perfect for drinking now or over the next five years and beyond. Awarded 93/100 and a Coup de Cœur from the Selection Committee.

Vinification:

Manual harvesting. One-hectare plot, 45-year-old vines. Long and delicate pressing, cold settling for about twenty hours. Fermentation in temperature-controlled stainless steel vats, between 16 and 18°C using indigenous yeasts, malolactic fermentation and ageing on fine lees, with occasional stirring of the lees in stainless steel vats.

Color:

Golden brown.

Nose:

A burst of limestone, very pure and infinitely mineral, with a Chablis-like aromatic profile.

Palate:

Finely sculpted, vibrant, and refreshingly bright, with luminous fruit aromas, this wine offers remarkable purity and energy. A superb introduction to Chablis, perfect for enjoying now or over the next five years and beyond.

Temperature:

Serve between 10 and 12°C.

Food and wine pairing:

Aperitifs, cheese gougères, seafood platters, freshwater and saltwater fish, sushi and prawn tempura, gravlax salmon, fresh and matured cheeses from Burgundy, Brillat-Savarin...

Cellar aging:

From today until 2029 and beyond for amateurs.

You’re already familiar with Domaine Gueguen, our favourite address in Chablis. Céline and Frédéric Gueguen have elevated it to the highest level with passion and dedication, charting a flawless course through the heart of the Yonne.

Certified organic farming, superb wines, and remarkably accessible prices make for an irresistible combination. Today, the next generation is confidently stepping in, as their children, Jeanne and Baptiste, take the reins to craft Chardonnays that are finely sculpted, bursting with energy and precision — wines you’ll never tire of.