Vincent Mothe’s Bougros Chablis Grand Cru is a top-tier Chardonnay from one of Chablis’ most prestigious vineyards. Grown in Kimmeridgian limestone soils, it offers a finely etched mineral backbone and vibrant acidity. Expect ripe citrus and orchard fruit notes layered with subtle saline and flinty nuances. This refined Grand Cru bottling showcases both the depth and elegance characteristic of premium Chablis, with excellent potential for aging.
Across the range, Mothe vinifies and ages in stainless steel and allows spontaneous MLF.
Vincent Mothe Bougros Chablis Grand Cru 2021
Vincent Mothe is a Chablis-based winemaker known for producing classically styled Chardonnay that highlights the region’s distinctive terroir. Working from prized vineyards rooted in Kimmeridgian limestone soils, the Mothe family focuses on sustainable practices to capture the mineral-driven character Chablis is famous for. Their wines typically strike a balance between bright acidity, nuanced fruit, and subtle oak, offering an elegant expression of this iconic Burgundy region.
Chablis, located in the northernmost part of Burgundy, is renowned for its pure, mineral-driven Chardonnay grown on chalky Kimmeridgian limestone soils. The region’s cool climate preserves bright acidity and imparts a flinty note to the wines. At the top of the hierarchy sit the seven Grands Crus—like Les Clos and Vaudésir—which occupy prime slopes overlooking the town of Chablis. These rare sites yield richer, more concentrated expressions of Chablis, with pronounced structure, depth, and age-worthiness, all while maintaining the region’s signature vibrancy and minerality.
