Domaine Drouhin-Vaudon

Domaine Drouhin-Vaudon is owned by the Drouhin family. For 40 years, they have acquired and planted exceptional plots of land in Chablis. Philippe, Véronique, Laurent and Frédéric have made this estate one of the appellation's forerunners and one of its most dynamic players, to the point of becoming one of its benchmark producers. The resulting Domaine Drouhin-Vaudon in Chablis is a separate entity with a permanent team of 10 people, headed by Denis Mery, a passionate vineyard manager.

Since the late 1980s, under the impetus of Philippe Drouhin, Domaine Drouhin-Vaudon has gradually converted to organic and then biodynamic viticulture. Today, it is the largest estate in Chablis to have converted entirely to these practices.

Conducted by Jérôme Faure-Brac and Véronique Drouhin, vinification begins in the Domaine Drouhin-Vaudon winery, in Chablis itself. Here, the grapes are delicately pressed, respecting the fruit. Juices from the last press are not retained. Fermentation takes place in stainless steel tanks for the Villages, while some of the Premiers Crus and Grands Crus are aged in oak barrels. The domaine does not use new barrels, which are too full of tannin and perfume. It also favors double-pieces to preserve a fresher core of wine, so that the wood remains in discreet ratio so as not to clash with the minerality and freshness of Chablis wines.

"The Burgundy earth expresses itself through the vine, and we strive to reveal its most subtle messages". Every effort is made to ensure the utmost respect for the terroir in all its diversity.