Domaine Charly Nicolle - Chablis - Per Aspera - White - 2022

Wine:

The 2022 White Chablis Per Aspera is the estate’s hallmark cuvée, delivering flawless quality year after year. This vintage shines with purity, freshness, and minerality, showcasing the ripeness and generosity of the year, perfectly balanced by the wine’s saline tension. There’s plenty of depth, vibrant character, and, of course, that unmistakable Chablis minerality. Rated 92/100 by the Selection Committee.

Vinification:

Hand-harvested, aged on fine lees for 10 to 15 months in stainless steel vats and oak barrels (500-litre demi-muids).

Color:

Bright, clear golden yellow.

Nose:

White fruit aromas underlined by a beautiful minerality.

Palate:

Both dense and vibrant, with a bright, lively character, this cuvée reveals depth, balanced by lovely minerality and a gentle saline tension.

Temperature:

Serve between 10 and 12°C.

Food and wine pairing:

Oysters, andouillette à la lyonnaise, prawn fritters, baked fish.

Cellar aging:

From now until 2028, and even longer for enthusiasts.

Based in his hometown of Fleys, Charly Nicolle is bringing fresh energy to Chablis. He’s redefining the appellation with a polished take on Chardonnay, crafting wines that are clean, precise, and subtly modern.

From Petit Chablis to Grand Cru, Charly’s deep passion and instinctive understanding of his terroirs shine through. The result? Whites that are a true success story—moving, beautifully made, and often celebrated in our tastings.