A unique Chablis tasting in the company of vigneron Sebastien Christophe, who will guide us through his interpretation of the 2022 vintage… with a surprise at the end.
Sebastien Christophe and his Chablis wines
On Thursday 20 June join us in Monza with Sebastien Christophe, who is making a rare visit to Italy to lead a one-off, unmissable Masterclass and tasting of Chablis. We will explore the 2022 vintage across every quality level and expression of place, from Petit Chablis all the way up to Grand Cru.
The aim is to understand, glass in hand, the differences and diversity of Chablis's magical terroir.
The Allure of Chablis: Between Burgundy and Champagne
Chablis, politically part of Burgundy but climatically and geographically closer to Champagne, is an area with conditions found nowhere else in the world. Along the banks of the river Serein, the Chablis Appellation d'Origine Contrôlée (AOC) is one of the oldest in France, divided into four quality tiers that reflect the richness and diversity of the local terroir.
The areas given over to the Petit Chablis appellation lie on ancient Portlandian limestone soils, generally on the plains and plateaux. The areas of the Chablis appellation, by contrast, tend to sit on the hillsides, at varying gradients, on older Kimmeridgian soils rich in limestone and marine fossils.
The finest plots (climats, lieux-dits) – by virtue of their exposure, slope, microclimate and, ultimately, their terroir – are those that have been named Premier Cru and Grand Cru.
Chablis, Right Bank
Chablis, Left Bank
A Unique Chablis Tasting Experience: The Wines of Domaine Christophe et Fils
So on Thursday 20 June you are warmly invited to join our Chablis tasting with Sebastien Christophe and his wines!
Alongside the producer from Domaine Christophe et Fils, we will be joined by Jose David Ramirez of Wine Terroir Import, while the tasting will be led by Davide Gilioli in his role as AIS Speaker.
Together we will taste a selection of 2022 Chablis, including several Premier Cru and Grand Cru wines from the estate's own vineyards on the right bank of the Serein, which perfectly embody the diversity of soils, altitudes and exposures found in Chablis.
The 2022 vintage in Chablis was outstanding, marked by ideal weather conditions that allowed the grapes to reach perfect ripeness. The 2022 wines from Domaine Christophe et Fils stand out for their freshness, elegance and complexity, fully expressing the unique character of the Chablis terroir. For information on all the previous Chablis vintages, please see our dedicated post: Chablis Vintages.
Wines to be tasted on Thursday 20 June:
Petit Chablis 2022
Chablis Vieille Vignes 2022
Chablis 1er Cru Fourchame 2022
Chablis 1er Cru Mont de Milieu 2022
Chablis 1er Cru Montee de Tonnerre 2022
Chablis Grand Cru Blanchot 2022
Surprise: an older vintage of one of the three 1er Cru wines made by the estate!
Details, prices and how to take part can be found on the official website of AIS Lombardia, who will be hosting us at their Monza venue: link to the official page
Wine Terroir Import is the exclusive importer and official Italian distributor of the Chablis wines of Domaine Christophe et Fils.
For further information, write to us at info@wineterroir.it
