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Domaine Vincent Wengier
Domaine Vincent Wengier in Préhy: organic Chablis and Petit Chablis, chardonnay, direct from the estate...
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Domaine Vincent Wengier - the pure expression of Chablis, between precision and respect for the living
Domaine Vincent Wengier
A Chablis estate in Prehy, 28 ha, certified HVE and organic (2023). Chardonnay on Kimmeridgian soils. Chablis, Petit Chablis, Chablis 1er Cru Vaillons, Quintessence cuvee and Bourgogne.
In the heart of the Chablis vineyard, in the village of Prehy, Domaine Vincent Wengier cultivates a clear vision of wine: letting the terroir speak, without artifice. For more than twenty years, Vincent and Sophie have worked their vines with rigour and humility, convinced that the quality of a Chablis is born first in the soil and in the vine.
Today, the estate extends over 28 hectares, spread across the emblematic Burgundy appellations: Chablis, Petit Chablis, Chablis Premier Cru, Bourgogne Chardonnay, Bourgogne Aligote and Bourgogne Pinot Noir.
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An exceptional Chablis terroir
The vines rest on clay-limestone soils typical of the Chablis area, with a subsoil of Kimmeridgian limestone, a world-renowned geological signature. It is this unique soil that gives the wines their tense minerality, their natural freshness and that chalky sensation so characteristic of the great Chablis. The vines are trained in narrow rows, in the Burgundy tradition, favouring better concentration and a precise expression of the Chardonnay grape, the pillar of the estate's white wines.
Sustainable viticulture and organic commitment
Respect for the environment is at the centre of the estate's project. The plots are weeded mechanically 4 to 5 times a year, without recourse to chemical herbicides, in order to preserve the soils and biodiversity. The estate is certified HVE (High Environmental Value), an official recognition of its commitment to the fauna, the flora and the natural balance of the vineyard. Since 2023, Domaine Vincent Wengier is also certified Organic Farming: this first organic vintage embodies a deep conviction, that producing sincere wines requires respect for the living.
A precise winemaking, in the service of purity
After a controlled mechanical harvest, the grapes are pressed quickly in order to preserve their freshness and avoid any oxidation, in low-pressure pneumatic presses that guarantee the finesse and delicacy of the juices. The musts are then cold-settled, then fermented in temperature-controlled stainless-steel vats, exclusively with native yeasts naturally present in the vineyard. The malolactic fermentations bring roundness and balance, and the wines rest 8 to 10 months on fine lees, an ageing that enriches the texture and develops the complexity without masking the expression of the terroir.
The cuvees of Domaine Vincent Wengier
Chablis Premier Cru « Vaillons »
AOC Chablis 1er Cru - white (Chardonnay)
From the Vaillons climat, facing south-east, on a shallow soil rich in Kimmeridgian: a golden-yellow colour, a nose of white flowers and flint, a round, enveloping and elegant palate, with a charming style.
Chablis « Quintessence »
AOC Chablis - white, old vines aged in barrels
A plot selection of old vines, fully vinified and aged in 228-litre Burgundy barrels: structure and complexity, roasted hazelnut and vanilla, while keeping the Chablis freshness.
Chablis
AOC Chablis - white (Chardonnay)
A classic, precise Chablis, from vines about 40 years old on Kimmeridgian clay-limestone soils: mineral, straight and balanced, with fish, shellfish, white meats and matured cheeses.
The range also includes the Petit Chablis (lively and accessible), the Bourgogne Chardonnay from Prehy, the only village of the Chablis area to carry the Bourgogne appellation, the Bourgogne Aligote (fresh and lively) and the Bourgogne Pinot Noir (red fruits and morello cherries, supple tannins), as well as the Wengier discovery box.
Chablis, direct from the estate
All the diversity of the Chablis terroir
From the lively Petit Chablis to the Chablis Premier Cru Vaillons, via the barrel-aged Quintessence cuvee and the first organic cuvees, Domaine Vincent Wengier offers a complete, sincere reading of the Chablis area.
Which wines of Domaine Vincent Wengier should you choose to discover all the diversity of the Chablis terroir, from Petit Chablis to Chablis Premier Cru, including the organic cuvees?
Your questions about Domaine Vincent Wengier
Where is Domaine Vincent Wengier located?
In the heart of the Chablis vineyard, in the village of Prehy (Yonne, Burgundy), on clay-limestone soils with a Kimmeridgian limestone subsoil.
Who runs the estate?
Vincent and Sophie, who have worked their vines for more than twenty years with rigour and humility, convinced that the quality of a Chablis is born first in the soil and in the vine.
How big is the estate?
28 hectares, spread across the emblematic Burgundy appellations: Chablis, Petit Chablis, Chablis Premier Cru, Bourgogne Chardonnay, Bourgogne Aligote and Bourgogne Pinot Noir.
What is the Kimmeridgian terroir?
A subsoil of Kimmeridgian limestone, the world-renowned geological signature of the Chablis area, which gives the wines their tense minerality, their freshness and that chalky sensation of the great Chablis.
Is the estate certified?
Yes: certified HVE (High Environmental Value) and, since 2023, in Organic Farming; the plots are weeded mechanically, without chemical herbicides.
How are the wines made?
Quick pressing in low-pressure pneumatic presses, cold settling, fermentation in temperature-controlled stainless-steel vats with native yeasts, malolactic fermentation, then 8 to 10 months on fine lees.
What are the flagship cuvees of the estate?
The Chablis Premier Cru Vaillons, the Chablis Quintessence (old vines aged in barrels) and the classic Chablis, alongside the Petit Chablis and the Bourgogne wines.
What is the Quintessence cuvee?
A plot selection of old vines, fully vinified and aged in 228-litre Burgundy barrels, which brings structure and complexity while keeping the Chablis freshness.
What is the estate's Petit Chablis?
A lively, fresh and accessible Chardonnay, from vines about 30 years old on the edge of the appellation, ideal for shellfish, seafood or the aperitif.
Why a Bourgogne in Prehy?
Prehy is the only village of the Chablis area to carry the Bourgogne appellation: the estate produces there a fresh, generous Bourgogne Chardonnay, as well as a Bourgogne Aligote and a Bourgogne Pinot Noir.
Which dishes to enjoy with these wines?
The Petit Chablis and Aligote as an aperitif and with shellfish, the Chablis with fish and shellfish, the Premier Cru with noble fish, the Pinot Noir with white meats.
Where can you buy Domaine Vincent Wengier wines directly?
You can find the available cuvees here, direct from the estate, carefully shipped across France and Europe. The selection changes with the vintages.
Direct from the estate, in the heart of Chablis
Domaine Vincent Wengier - A Chablis estate in Prehy (Yonne), 28 ha, certified HVE and Organic Farming since 2023.
Chardonnay on Kimmeridgian soils - Chablis, Petit Chablis, Chablis 1er Cru Vaillons, Quintessence cuvee and Bourgogne
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