In the glass
Aroma: citrus, green apple, white flower, mineral
Palate: lemon, oyster shell, chalk, saline
A crisp village Chablis from Kimmeridgian soils, with citrus, green apple and a saline finish.
What it pairs with
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Chablis oysters
The wine's saline, oyster-shell minerality is the textbook match for raw oysters on ice. -
Quenelle de brochet sauce Nantua
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The dumpling's creamy crayfish sauce meets a taut white Burgundy that cuts the richness and lifts the shellfish. -
Salade lyonnaise
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Bacon, frisee and a soft poached egg find a foil in a bright, saline white that resets the palate.
How to serve Chablis Sainte Claire
Allow 5 minutes from open to pour.
- Open and pour. Open and pour directly. No decanting required for this style.
- Serve at 8-10°C. Cellar temperature (8-10°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
- Glassware. Use a smaller all-purpose white glass: the bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
- Pair with. Chablis oysters, Quenelle de brochet sauce Nantua, Salade lyonnaise. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
History
Sainte Claire is Brocard's village Chablis from the Prehy estate.
- 1973 — Domaine founded at Prehy
Facts
- Producer
- Domaine Jean-Marc Brocard
- Grapes
- Chardonnay (100%)
- Classification
- Village (Chablis, AOC)
- Oak
- Aged in stainless steel
- ABV
- 12.5%
- Price
- EUR 18 to 30 at retail
- Drinking window
- 2-7 from vintage
- First vintage
- 1973
Frequently asked about Chablis Sainte Claire
What does Chablis Sainte Claire taste like?
On the nose, citrus, green apple, white flower, mineral. On the palate, lemon, oyster shell, chalk, saline. Structurally light-bodied, racy acidity with a long finish. A crisp village Chablis from Kimmeridgian soils, with citrus, green apple and a saline finish.
When should I drink Chablis Sainte Claire?
Drink 2-7 from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.
What food pairs with Chablis Sainte Claire?
Chablis oysters is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Quenelle de brochet sauce Nantua and Salade lyonnaise. The wine's saline, oyster-shell minerality is the textbook match for raw oysters on ice.
What grapes are in Chablis Sainte Claire?
The blend is Chardonnay (100%). The wine is classified as Village (Chablis, AOC).