DOMAINE VRIGNAUD

Guillaume Vrignaud joined the family domaine in 1999, when his father was a member of the co-op in Chablis and convinced him to build a cellar and start making his own wines. Their success was such that they have grown from 12 hectares of vineyard to 27 hectares today. In 2009, Guillaume moved to organic viticulture but, like many growers in Chablis, abandoned it in the difficult 2016 growing season and is once again in the middle of the three-year conversion period. Domaine Guillaume Vrignaud is located on the East side of Chablis, in the centre of the appellation of 1er Cru Fourchaume. Guillaume Vrignaud produces quality wines whilst respecting the land, the environment and the know-how which has been acquired for several years. His wines are a reflection of the land and its character: vivacity, minerality and delicacy. The domain is entirely in organic production. The production is 100% Chardonnay on 24 hectares, the Fourchaume vines being an average age of 30 years old.

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2019 PETIT CHABLIS
+848494 · 12x750ml
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100% Chardonnay.
Domaine Vrignaud Petit Chablis is bright and attractive in the glass, the nose offers acacia-tinged, lively, citrus fruit and a light seashore/iodine note that opens nicely. The palate is round, fruity, and fresh with well an upright, mineral and acid core balancing the citrus flavours. Clean, crisp, and gently saline on the finish.
This wine is perfect as an aperitif but also for all your summer meals. Oysters, fish tartares, raw / grilled shrimps / in sauce, small fried river, grilled sardines. Pressed or cooked cheeses such as gouda and gruyères. Summer salads. Omelettes, fried eggs, appetizers served with gougères.

STATUS: OPEN

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2022 CHABLIS
+888305 · 12x750ml
ORGANIC

100% Chardonnay.
Pale yellow colour with lime tints. Citrus flavours mixed with white flower aromas. A touch of nervousness that highlights a fruity and balanced character..
This wine can be served as an aperitif and combines well with cold or hot fish dishes, poultry in white sauce and veined cheeses (such as Bleu d'Auvergne or Roquefort). Also great with oysters, fish tartare’s, raw / grilled shrimps / in sauce, small fried river, grilled sardines; Pressed or cooked cheeses such as gouda and gruyeres; Summer salads; Omelets, fried eggs, appetizers served with gougères. Serve at 12C.

STATUS: OPEN
DC: 92

Current Vintage     

2021 CHABLIS 1ER CRU CHABLIS FOURCHAUME
+848496 · 6x750ml
ORGANIC

100% Chardonnay.
Things get much more serious and intense with the Domaine Vrignaud Chablis 1er Cru Fourchaume, a wine that brings together power with incisive minerality, in a style that captures the personality of the year in spades. In the glass the Chablis Fourchaume is vivid, nuanced and beautifully articulated. Everything is in the right place. Crushed rocks, almonds and apricots are woven together nicely on the expressive, floral-infused finish.
This wine goes well with Lobster, cold fish, Seafood, or fish cooked in sauce. It can also be served with Goat Cheese or simply as an aperitif. Serve at 14°C.

STATUS: OPEN
IB: 91

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2015 CHABLIS 1ER CRU FOURCHAUME "LES VAUPULANS"
+848497 · 6x750ml
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100% Chardonnay.
This Chablis Premier Cru Fourchaume concentrates the palette of distinctive aromas of the terroir of Grands Vins de Chablis. The nose draws an earth minerality that with each inspiration evokes the Chablis soil and subsoil mixed with elegance with notes of breadcrumbs, dried fruits, and candied fruits. A blade of freshness invades the mouth and then fades to the subtly fruity depth of a wine that will offer with time notes of honey, anise, and brioche.
It will accompany very well poultry in sauces as supreme of guinea fowls with the cream or slightly spiced dishes. Serve at 14°C.

STATUS: OPEN
JR: 90

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2018 CHABLIS "LES CHAMPREAUX"
+848495 · 12x750ml
ORGANIC

100% Chardonnay.
The grapes are handpicked and fermented under temperature control for 5 months with natural yeasts. Following Malolactic fermentation, the wine is matured in stainless steel and oak barrels on the lees. Aged in the bottle for a further 9 months. It is a fruity wine to the slightly vanilla nose which offers a round and plump mouth.
Excellent as an aperitif, it can also accompany warm starters of fish or seafood. Serve at 12°C.

STATUS: SOLD OUT
DC: 93

Current Vintage