Petit Chablis - Domaine Boussard

The freshness of Chardonnay in Domaine Boussard Petit Chablis

Domaine Boussard Petit Chablis is a fresh, bright and approachable white wine that expresses the character of Chardonnay through an elegant and pleasantly mineral style.

Made from 100% Chardonnay, it comes from the Chablis wine-growing area in northern Burgundy, where the cool climate and limestone-rich soils help preserve freshness and natural acidity.

Compared with Chablis, Petit Chablis generally offers a more immediate and fragrant expression, with a clear fruit character and a pleasant mineral tension.

In the glass, it is an agile and highly gastronomic white wine, showing fresh fruit, citrus and delicate mineral notes.

A wine focused on freshness and drinkability, while retaining the distinctive identity of Chardonnay from this part of Burgundy.

The winemaker's notes

"Petit Chablis is a wine I particularly appreciate for its immediacy. Chardonnay retains a beautiful sense of tension here, while showing a more direct and fragrant personality. It is a white wine that invites another glass and, thanks to its freshness and mineral character, works beautifully with a wide range of dishes."

— Yuri Stefani

Why we chose it

We selected Domaine Boussard Petit Chablis because it offers a straightforward and enjoyable introduction to northern Burgundy and the world of Chablis.

Domaine Boussard is a family-run estate based in Nitry, in the Yonne department. Olivier Boussard planted his first vines in 1992, and the estate now covers around 23 hectares, following environmentally respectful practices and holding HVE Level 3 certification.

The Domaine produces both Chablis and Petit Chablis, as well as Bourgogne and Crémant de Bourgogne, with a focus on expressing the characteristics of each appellation.

We selected this Petit Chablis for its fresh, fruity and mineral character, making it particularly versatile at the table and easy to enjoy.

The terroir

Petit Chablis belongs to the same broader wine-growing area as Chablis, in northern Burgundy.

The region is characterised by a cool climate and limestone-rich soils that allow Chardonnay to retain good natural acidity while developing the distinctive combination of freshness and minerality associated with the wines of the area.

The difference between the Chablis appellations is therefore not the grape variety, which remains 100% Chardonnay, but primarily the vineyard locations and their classification.

The result is a wine that is generally more immediate and approachable, with the fruity character of Chardonnay particularly evident.

The winery

Domaine Boussard is a family-run estate whose agricultural history predates Olivier Boussard's involvement in winemaking.

Olivier planted his first vines in 1992, and the estate has gradually grown to around 23 hectares. The Boussard family continues to manage the estate today, with the younger generation represented by Olivier's daughter Margot.

The Domaine produces several northern Burgundy appellations and follows an approach focused on respecting the character of each terroir. Its range includes Chablis, Petit Chablis and several more structured Chablis cuvées.

Technical sheet

Appellation: Petit Chablis AOC

Grape variety: 100% Chardonnay

Region: Burgundy, France

Area: Chablis, Yonne

Soil: Limestone and clay-limestone

Viticulture: HVE Level 3 certified

Harvest: Hand-picked

Vinification: According to the Domaine's traditional winemaking methods.

Ageing: According to the Domaine's practices for the Petit Chablis cuvée.

Alcohol: 13% ABV for the 2023 vintage.

In the glass

Colour

Bright pale yellow with delicate golden reflections.

Aroma

Fresh and fragrant, with notes of green apple, citrus, pear and fresh orchard fruit. Delicate floral and mineral nuances also emerge.

Palate

Fresh, lively and harmonious. The acidity gives energy to the palate, while ripe fruit contributes a pleasant roundness.

The mineral character carries the wine towards a clean and refreshing finish.

The Guide Hachette described the 2022 Domaine Boussard Petit Chablis as showing ripe fruit, freshness and an elegant mineral structure, highlighting its balance and finesse.

Food pairings

Perfect with:

• Oysters

• Seafood

• Shellfish

• Raw fish

• Sushi and sashimi

• Grilled fish

• Steamed fish

• Seafood salads

• Cold white meats

• Fresh cheeses

• Soft cheeses

Excellent as an aperitif, its freshness also makes it particularly well suited to seafood, fish and lighter dishes.

Its agile structure and fruity character make it a highly versatile wine for the table.