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.
Montee de Tonnerre is a 15-acre Premier Cru parcel just east of the village of Chablis and just south of the Grand Crus. Montee de Tonnerre includes the important climats of Chapelot, Les Chapelots, Pied d’Aloup and Coted de Brechain. Robert M. Parker Jr. has written that “in blind tastings, this microparcel is often judged to be a Grand Cru. It is regrettable that its reputation is not better known…” The soil is a mixture of limestone, clay and fossilized oyster shells.
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.