At a glance

Producer

Domaine Vocoret et Fils

Region

Chablis 1er Cru, Burgundy, France

Grape variety

Chardonnay

Wine type

White

Body

Light-bodied and Crisp

Sweetness

Dry

Typical price

$45-65 USD/bottle (750ml retail)

Tasting profile

Intense citrus, green apple, crushed oyster shell, white flowers with an elegant mineral character.

Evolution: Will deepen with notes of honey, hazelnut, and complex savory minerality over 3-8 years.

At peak: Seamless integration of fruit and minerality, elegant mouthfeel, developed textural richness with characteristic Chablis precision.

Structure

Acidity

Bright, high acidity classic for Chablis

Tannins

None (white wine)

Alcohol

Typically 12.5-13.0% ABV

Aging potential

Strong for Premier Cru Chablis—8-12 years from vintage, with optimal drinking in years 3-8.

Drinking window

Peak drinking

2030 to 2047

Optimal window

2027 to 2050

Current status

Ready to drink

Current condition

Fresh, vibrant, with primary fruit and mineral notes; complex evolution ahead.

Premier Cru Chablis from old vines gains complexity and texture with mid-term cellaring. The 2022 vintage is accessible young but will reveal deeper nutty, honeyed characteristics and more layered minerality after 2-5 additional years.

Food pairing

Ideal with shellfish (oysters, scallops), seafood, light poultry dishes, goat cheese, or dishes with beurre blanc.

Serving

Decant

Not required

Sustainability

Sustainability score: 6/10

Lutte raisonnée (sustainable farming), minimal chemical use, hand harvesting in select parcels, traditional vinification. Some efforts toward reduced inputs, but not all parcels or vintages are chemical-free. Standard glass bottles, natural cork—no major innovations in packaging sustainability.

Domaine Vocoret et Fils practices sustainable farming (lutte raisonnée) but does not hold advanced certifications such as organic, biodynamic, or HVE. They have made some progress to reduce phytosanitary products but are not as advanced as many top green estates in Chablis. Water and energy conservation measures are not widely documented. No evidence of recycled or lightweight packaging, and no reported initiatives for further carbon reduction. As an established mid-sized domaine, their practices are above conventional but do not reach the best-in-class sustainability leaders.