2023 Eleni & Edouard Vocoret, Chablis, Les Pargues

The 2023 Eleni & Edouard Vocoret Chablis Les Pargues offers a singular expression of Chardonnay, adhering to the Chablis AOC classification. Sourced from Les Pargues, a distinctive vineyard located adjacent to Premier Cru Montmains, the wine benefits from deep Kimmeridgian clay-limestone soils rich in marine fossils, imparting classic Chablisien minerality and an austere elegance. The 2023 vintage, characterized by a warm growing season and a late September heatwave, necessitated meticulous vineyard management to preserve the vibrant acidity essential to Chablis, ultimately yielding a generous yet focused wine. Eleni and Edouard Vocoret, a new generation of winemakers, embrace an artisanal philosophy with a focus on organic practices and showcasing individual parcels, fermenting in stainless steel before a year of élevage in old oak to maintain purity and terroir transparency. This dedicated approach results in a wine that truly reflects its challenging origin and the producer's craft.