At a glance

Producer

Jean-Marc Brocard

Region

Chablis Grand Cru, Burgundy, France

Grape variety

Chardonnay (100%)

Wine type

White

Body

Medium-bodied and Earthy

Sweetness

Dry

Typical price

€70-€90 (approx. $75-$95)

Tasting profile

Focused minerality, green apple, lemon zest, and flinty notes with fresh acidity and a taut structure.

Evolution: Over 5-10 years, develops richer stone fruit, honeyed nuances, toasted almond, and smoky complexity.

At peak: Complex layers of orchard fruits, vibrant minerality, and elegant creamy texture balanced by acidity with very long finish.

Structure

Acidity

High – typical bright and vibrant Chablis acidity

Tannins

None (white wine)

Alcohol

Approximately 13-13.5%

Aging potential

15-20+ years from vintage given producer quality and grand cru status

Drinking window

Peak drinking

2026 to 2055

Optimal window

2023 to 2058

Current status

Approaching early maturity

Current condition

Still developing primary citrus and mineral nuances with emerging richness

The 2018 vintage is very strong with balanced acidity and ripe fruit; the grand cru Les Clos vineyard offers intense minerality and structure, allowing for 15-20 years aging that will develop complex tertiary characteristics.

Food pairing

Ideal with shellfish, white fish in butter sauce, poultry with cream-based sauces, fine aged cheeses like Comté or Gruyère.

Serving

Serving temperature

10-12°C / 50-54°F

Decant

Not required

Sustainability

Sustainability score: 9/10

Jean-Marc Brocard employs organic viticulture with no synthetic pesticides or herbicides, manual vineyard work, sustainable soil management, reduced water use, and limited intervention in the cellar to preserve terroir expression.

The producer's strong commitment to organic farming reduces chemical input and soil degradation. They promote biodiversity and conserve natural resources. While international distribution adds carbon emissions, efforts to optimize packaging and vineyard practices positively impact overall sustainability.