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2018 Jean-Marc Brocard Chablis Les Preuses

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Latest Sale Price

August 21, 2022 - $56

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PRODUCER

Jean-Marc Brocard

Jean-Marc Brocard is an estate with 150 acres in Chablis. The estate was founded in 1972 when Jean-March Brocard married a woman who inherited 2.5 acres of vineyards. Since then he has added significantly to the size of the estate and built a modern winery and cellar in 1989. The estate produces premier crus in Beauregard, Cote de Jouan, Montmains, Vaucoupin, Chablis and Petit Chablis as well as Sauvignon de Saint-Bris.

REGION

France, Burgundy, Chablis, Les Preuses

Les Preuses is a 28.9-acre Grand Cru vineyard in Chablis, in northwestern Burgundy. The vineyard is at the top of a hillside and faces due south. The major landowners are La Chablisienne, with 10 acres; Fevre, with 6.38 acres; and V. Dauvissat, with 2.5 acres. Like all the Chablis vineyards, it is planted exclusively to Chardonnay.

TYPE

White Wine, Chardonnay, Chablis Grand Cru

This white variety originated in Burgundy, but is now grown around the world. Its flexibility to thrive in many regions translates to wide flavor profile in the market. Chardonnay is commonly used in making Champagne and sparkling wines.