92pts Vinous

The 2022 Chablis Vau de Vey 1er Cru has a nicely detailed bouquet of wet stone intermixed with subtle orchard fruit aromas. It takes a few swirls of the glass to find its groove. The palate is fresh and saline on the entry, with modest depth and hints of orange rind and sea salt towards the finish. This bides its time, unfurling with each swirl but retaining control on the finish.

92pts Decanter

Cooler notes here, as expected from the steep, east-facing slopes of Vaudevey. Decidedly more edgy, with a touch of smoke balanced by ripe fruit on the palate, which is almost tropical in character. A very good end result that's both classy and complex.

Winemaker Notes

Aromatically the wine has notes of crisp green apples and spicy lemon cake. On the palate, there is wet stone, salty seashell minerality, and an inherent spiciness, such as warm anise that lingers in the back palate. 

Pair with: Fish, seafood and shellfish, grilled or in a cream sauce. Poultry and white meat, grilled or in a cream sauce.

Vineyard Notes

The Premier Cru Vau de Vey vines cling on to a very steep slope.  Located on the left bank of the Serein River and facing East, this terroirgives us rich and delicate wines with a marked minerality.

About the Winery

Some twenty years ago, Jean-Marc Brocard chose to establish his estate in Préhy, a small village near the town of Chablis.... At that time, one of his in-laws, Louis Petit, taught him about the vine and at the same time instilled a deep sense of tradition and respect for nature. Boosted by this knowledge and determined to dedicate himself to a vineyard, Jean-Marc Brocard planted a hectare of vines within the appellation of Chablis.

As a perfectionist, Jean-Marc Brocard naturally erected his purpose-built cellars in the centre of his vineyard to give the grapes his constant attention. Such dedication together with the best quality Chablis soil produce an exceptional wine with a typical mineral style. It is elegant and full of character. Jean-Marc Brocard’s boundless dedication to wine has borne fruit: the Brocard estate now comprises 80 hectares of vines, 65 of which are adjacent to the cellars.

Grape Varietal: 100% Chardonnay