2022 Domaine Eleni & Edouard Vocoret Chablis "En Boucheran", Burgundy, France

ABOUT THIS WINE

Boucheran is made from a 0.89 hectare located between two premier crus, Vaillons and Montmains. The soil is Kimmeridgian (moyen) with a high proportion of white clay in the soil. The vines are 35 years old. Eleni and Edouard’s approach in the cellar is consistent across all the wines. Alcoholic and malolatic fermentation is done in stainless steel with natural yeast. The wines are then aged for one year in old barrels. Before bottling the wines are put back in tank for an assemblage of one or two months. Bottled unfined and unfiltered with minimal sulphur addition.

ABOUT THIS PRODUCER

Edouard and Eleni met while working the 2010 harvest in New Zealand. Soon after they were married and on their way back to Chablis to take over a small piece of Edouard's family domaine. Edouard's family owns Domaine Vocoret et Fils, a large and established domaine, with over 50 hectares planted. 

Their primary focus with their first 4.9 hectares was applying a more artisanal and sustainable approach to farming. They specialize in making single site “village level” wines — highlighting a single plot with different personalities with same winemaking. Their small holdings allow them to know their vineyards by heart.

Both Eleni and Edouard exude a passion and energy that comes with a new generation stepping in and creating a different path for their winery. With a solid few vintages under their belt and new project on the horizon, we think they've got a very bright future ahead.