Alain Geoffroy
Chablis 1er Cru Beauroy 2023
| Denomination | AOC Chablis Premier Cru |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 13.0% by volume |
| Area | Burgundy (France) |
| Grape varieties | 100% Chardonnay |
| Aging | In steel tanks on fine lees for several months |
- Name and format: Chablis Premier Cru Beauroy 2023, 0.75 l bottle, 13% ABV
- Grapes and vineyards: 100% Chardonnay from 30–45 year old vines located between Beine and La Chapelle
- Kimmeridgian terroir: soils of limestone marl and oyster fossils imparting minerality
- Vinification in steel: fermentation, malolactic conversion completed and ageing on fine lees
- Profile and serving: floral notes and summer fruit, full and fresh palate; serve at 12–14 °C
Description
What kind of wine it is
The Chablis Premier Cru Beauroy by Alain Geoffroy is a still white wine from Burgundy, made from Chardonnay grapes and vinified in stainless steel. To the eye, it appears bright, with a straw yellow colour crossed by subtle greenish highlights. The aromatic profile reveals a mature bouquet, characterised by distinct floral notes and hints of summer fruit. On the palate, it is full and rounded, able to harmoniously balance the grape's natural freshness with a pronounced mineral savouriness, leading to a rich and persistent finish.
Where it comes from
The grapes come from the vineyards of the Alain Geoffroy estate, located between the villages of Beine and La Chapelle Vaupelteigne. The vines, aged between thirty and forty-five years, grow on a distinctive Kimmeridgian soil, formed during the Jurassic period. This terrain is composed of calcareous marl and oyster fossils, a porous structure that encourages deep rooting. Such geology imparts an unmistakable mineral richness to the wine, clearly defining its aromatic expression and flavour structure.
How it is produced
After manual harvesting, the grapes are gently pressed and the resulting must rests for twenty-four hours in stainless steel tanks at a controlled temperature. The subsequent alcoholic fermentation continues until winter, followed by a complete malolactic fermentation, which helps to stabilise the acidic components. The process concludes with careful ageing on fine lees for several months. This practice broadens the aromatic spectrum and increases the wine's complexity, while preserving its vibrant organoleptic precision.
History and Curiosities
Founded in 1850, the Alain Geoffroy estate bears witness to Chablis' winemaking vocation, celebrated with a museum housing over eight thousand period tools. The family's strong connection to tradition has made them pioneers of the appellation. The vineyards stretch between Beine and La Chapelle Vaupelteigne, on Kimmeridgian soil. This Jurassic terroir of limestone marl and oyster fossils imparts an unrivalled mineral richness.
Tasting notes
Perfume
Color
Taste
Serve at:
10 - 12 °C
Longevity:
05 - 10 years
- Start up year: 1850
- Bottles produced: 250.000
- Hectares: 50
Vinification is carried out strictly in steel tanks, to preserve the freshness but above all the typicality of Chablis wines, where each cru has its own peculiarity that can be perceived right from the nose and where even the smallest differences in terroir are reflected in the individual wines.
Chablis wines are fine and elegant, capable of ageing for many years and the Domaine de Beines, through the valuable work of Alain Geoffroy and his daughters Cathy and Nathalie, is a great interpreter of the tradition of this area of Burgundy. Read more
| Name | Alain Geoffroy Chablis 1er Cru Beauroy 2023 |
|---|---|
| Type | White still |
| Denomination | Chablis AOC |
| Vintage | 2023 |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 13.0% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 100% Chardonnay |
| Country | France |
| Region | Burgundy |
| Vendor | Alain Geoffroy |
| Story | History and Curiosities Founded in 1850, the Alain Geoffroy estate bears witness to Chablis' winemaking vocation, celebrated with a museum housing over eight thousand period tools. The family's strong connection to tradition has made them pioneers of the appellation. The vineyards stretch between Beine and La Chapelle Vaupelteigne, on Kimmeridgian soil. This Jurassic terroir of limestone marl and oyster fossils imparts an unrivalled mineral richness. |
| Origin | Between the villages of Beine and La Chapelle Vaupelteigne, near Chablis (France) |
| Soil composition | Calcareous marls and oyster fossils (Kimmeridgian, Jurassic) |
| Harvest | Manual |
| Fermentation | Until winter |
| Production technique | Traditional vinification in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks, with complete malolactic fermentation and ageing in stainless steel on the fine lees |
| Wine making | After pressing, the must rests for 24 hours in stainless steel tanks at a controlled temperature, then undergoes alcoholic fermentation until winter, followed by complete malolactic fermentation; ageing in steel on fine lees for several months. |
| Aging | In steel tanks on fine lees for several months |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |