2023 Eleni & Edouard Vocoret, Chablis, 1er Cru Sechet

Eleni and Edouard Vocoret’s approach to the Sechet 1er Cru centers on minimalist stewardship of massal selection vines planted in 1962, emphasizing the site's distinct geological profile through organic and biodynamic-leaning viticulture. Situated on southeast-facing slopes characterized by marl soils rich in fossils, this parcel benefits from a terroir that naturally yields a specific structural density compared to adjacent sites. The 2023 vintage provided a temperate, balanced growing season that allowed the fruit to achieve physiological ripeness while retaining the necessary nerve and saline tension required of the appellation. Winemaking is executed with a focus on purity, utilizing indigenous yeast fermentation in stainless steel followed by an aging regimen in seasoned barriques to preserve the inherent mineral character. The resulting wine presents a satiny texture on the mid-palate, anchored by a dry, architectural frame that speaks directly to its Kimmeridgian origins.