Chablis Sainte Claire by Domaine Jean-Marc Brocard

Structure

Bodylight

Acidityracy

Sweetnessdry

Finishlong

Oaknone or neutral

Drinking window

Best 2 to 7 years from vintage.

vintage2 yrs7 yrs9 yrs

Critic scores

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In the glass

Light-bodiedRacy acidityDryLong finish

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

Chablis oysters
The wine's saline, oyster-shell minerality is the textbook match for raw oysters on ice.
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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 Find salade lyonnaise on TableJourney →
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 · visiting guide
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).

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