Winery Domaine du Chardonnay

Adress: Moulin du Pâtis - 89800 CHABLIS, France
Country: France
internet: http://www.domaine-du-chardonnay.fr
Wine district: Chablis
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Since its creation in 1987, the Estate is still improving both in equipment and installation, as well as in know- how to improve the quality.

1987
Etienne Boileau, Christian Simon and William Nahan regroup their farming and join together their competencies on June 30 in order to create the GAEC Domaine du Chardonnay. So, the Domaine has a surface of 11 hectares of vines, among which 9 are in production, plus 80 hectares of cere.
1988
In 1988, the Domaine doubles his vineyard. Since, he produces Petit Chablis, Chablis, and five Chablis Premiers Crus. It is as well the year of the first employee recruitment.

1991
Year of strong spring frost, as a result only half of the harvest of the Domaine will be saved.
1992
The Domaine drops out the cereal growing in order to dedicate itself to the vine-growing. To fight frost, The Domaine is equipped of protection against frost and juice heating system.

1993
The Domaine realizes huge investments regarding wine-making autonomy: acquisition of mechanicals wine press, setting up of a full winery… Since, the totality of the harvest is vinified in the Domaine by the know-how of his creators. The beginnings of the marketing in bottles of the harvest will be successful with a first golden medal in the “Concours Générale Agricole” in Paris.
1998
In 1998, the Domaine becomes self sufficient by the equipment of a perfect bottling line. Since, he does not stop improving marketing in bottles.

1999
This year is marked by the purchase of two pneumatics Willmes wine-press to improve both the oenological quality and employees’ comfort.
2002
In the “Concours Générale Agricole”, the Domaine is rewarded by three golden medals on its three AOC, Petit Chablis, Chablis, Chablis Premier Cru.
2003
The Domaine du Chardonnay confirms its know-how with new rewards. Presently, fifteen employees work for the domaine. The installation of air- conditioning as well as modern thermoregulation is begun with a constant aim of quality improvement.