At a glance

Producer

Jean-Marc Brocard

Region

Chablis, Burgundy, France

Grape variety

Chardonnay

Wine type

White

Body

Light-bodied and Crisp

Sweetness

Dry

Typical price

$23-$32 USD

Tasting profile

Lime zest, green apple, white flowers, oyster shell and wet stone. Palate is racy, pure and linear with chalky minerality.

Evolution: With age, develops subtle notes of hazelnut, honeysuckle, beeswax, and a touch of creamy texture while maintaining acidity. Fruit intensity softens.

At peak: Peak showcases maximum tension, citrus and saline minerality—a striking expression of classic unoaked Chablis, with nuance from lees aging.

Structure

Acidity

High (classic Chablis vibrancy)

Tannins

None (white wine)

Alcohol

Moderate (12.5%)

Aging potential

Moderate: Up to 7 years from vintage in good storage. Drink by 2027 for best character and freshness.

Drinking window

Peak drinking

2023 to 2026

Optimal window

2022 to 2027

Current status

At peak, suitable for drinking now

Current condition

Excellent—fresh, precise and showing classic Chablis minerality. Still has strong vibrancy, but further evolution toward softness will occur through 2026.

2020 is a good classic vintage with freshness and clarity, allowing this wine to show at its best between 3 and 7 years after harvest. Quality bottlings like Brocard's Sainte Claire are referenced for their purity and can hold well through 2027, though primary flavors are at their brightest now.

Food pairing

Ideal with oysters, shrimp, sushi, grilled white fish, goat cheese, and poultry in cream or citrus sauces. Also highlights citrusy salads and vegetable tempura.

Serving

Serving temperature

9-11°C / 48-52°F

Decant

Not required

Sustainability

Sustainability score: 8/10

Jean-Marc Brocard is a leader in sustainable viticulture in Chablis: organic farming for the Sainte Claire vineyard, limited chemical use, increased biodiversity, natural compost/fertilizers, low-intervention winemaking, wildflower plantings, solar energy at the winery, lightweight glass bottles.

Brocard's Sainte Claire is renowned for its organic vineyard management, strong emphasis on ecosystem health, chemical reduction, and a transition to biodynamics in certain sites. The estate is HVE3 certified and uses many innovative practices (renewable energy, recycling, minimal intervention). While exported wine has transportation footprint, production practices are highly environmentally conscious, placing this wine well above average for sustainability in Burgundy.