Description

ABOUT THE PRODUCER:
Domaine Jean Goulley was founded in 1986 by Jean Goulley and is now managed by his granddaughter, Maud. In January 2022, Maud took over from her father, Philippe, who had been involved in the estate for nearly 40 years. The family owns 4.5 hectares in the Premier Cru appellations, which are the heart and soul of the Domaine. They own approximately 18 hectares in total. In 1991, the Domaine became one of the very first certified organic producers in Chablis. All of the vineyards are farmed organically, and the wines are produced with restricted use of sulphur. The Goulley family believes the organic farming methods permit an expressive and sustainable soil. Their wines are mineral, pure and lively.

ABOUT THE VINEYARD:
Maud and her family believe in the ethos of organic farming along with that of minimal intervention; all of their vineyards have been farmed organically since 1991. The vineyard is situated on the left bank of the River Sereine, where the vines are planted with an easterly orientation at an average altitude of 210 metres. The double Guyot trained vines are between 25 to 30 years old and are grown in Kimmeridgian soils, which are rich in clay and limestone with fossilised seashells. There is also the presence of Cailloux, large pebbles which help to promote ripening by absorbing the heat of the day and then radiating it at night. The vines are planted to a density of 5,700 vines per hectare, and yields are kept to a maximum of 60 hectolitres per hectare. At Domaine Jean Goulley, they believe in highlighting terroir and produce their wines in an unoaked style, allowing them to reveal the purity, minerality and vitality of the soil.

THE WINEMAKING PROCESS:
The grapes were harvested at optimum maturity and were fermented in temperature-controlled stainless steel vats using organic principles and natural yeasts. The wine was left on its lees to impart more texture and body. Made in an unoaked style, to retain the purity of fruit and to let the characteristics of the terroir shine through. A restricted use of sulphur was used during the vinification, and the wine was lightly filtered before bottling.

OUR TASTING NOTE:
A refreshing and clean Petit Chablis with lemony notes on the crisp, mineral and dry palate, through to a mouthwatering finish. This is made in a fuller style with longer ageing on the lees to give weight. There’s nothing ‘petit’ about this wine!

GRAPE VARIETY:
Chardonnay 100%.