Domaine Besson, Chablis, Burgundy, France, 2023

Producer Profile

Situated in the heart of Chablis, Domaine Besson is the proud owner of an exceptional wine-producing heritage, seeking to express and transmit in its wines the purity and sensitivity of this unique terroir.

The estate is an independent family-owned and run domaine spanning four generations. Today, their 21 hectares comprises holdings in Petit Chablis, Chablis and selected Premiers/Grands Crus. Alain Besson has handed more control to his daughter Camille, who looks after the winemaking and marketing, along with his son Adrien who is responsible for the vineyard work. Practising ‘lutte raisonnée’ in the vineyards and manual harvesting (for the Grands Crus only), their thoughtful, sensitive winemaking gives rise to wines that offer a pure expression of fruit in a fine and elegant styling.

Viticulture

The grapes come from sustainably farmed vineyards in the Chablis appellation, planted on Kimmeridgian limestone soils rich in fossilised oyster shells. Domaine Besson uses Guyot pruning and mechanical ploughing to maintain vine health, and the fruit is hand-harvested to ensure optimal ripeness and quality.

Winemaking

Fermentation takes place in stainless steel tanks with temperature control to preserve fresh aromatics and crisp acidity. The wine is aged on its lees for several months to enhance texture and complexity without overpowering the purity of fruit and minerality.

Tasting Note

A lively expression of classic Chablis character. The wine displays a pale straw-yellow colour with hints of green. Aromas feature crisp green apple, citrus zest, white flowers, and subtle flinty notes reminiscent of wet stone and chalk . On the palate, it is clean and vibrant with bright acidity, delicate fruit flavours, and a mineral-driven finish that delivers refreshing length and purity.

Food Matching

Light dishes such as seafood salads, grilled white fish, sushi, and fresh goat cheese