Famille Descombe – Chablis Les Oiseaux
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France
Burgundy
Wine
White
The Facts
Origins France > Burgundy > Chablis
Appellation Chablis
Varietal Chardonnay
Cepage 100% Chardonnay
Winemaking Strict sorting of the grapes. Pressing in a pneumatic wine-press, with a very low pressure to avoid any risk of alteration. Then, a static must settling at cold temperature during 24 to 48 hours.Spontaneously fermented (indigenous yeasts) in stainless steel tank under temperature controlled. Malolactic done.
Aging Aging on fine lees for 18 months
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The Character
Overall Fresh and vibrant
Aromas Expressive, floral, with a hint of white fruits
Mouthfeel Mineral and citrus, balanced by its roundness and finesse
Tasting Notes opens with bright aromas of green apple, lemon zest, and white flowers, layered with a subtle hint of oyster shell and wet stone. The palate is crisp and focused, showing flavors of citrus, pear, and a touch of saline minerality that reflects the classic limestone soils of Chablis.
Pairings Oysters, shellfish, grilled fish, or light poultry dishes
Sustainability Sustainable In Practice, Natural Fermentation
The Story
Situated in the department of Yonne, the Chablis vineyard spreads along the Serein River. The Climats are spread between the right and left banks. The Descombe family has 21 different plots, each ones vinified separately to show their true identify and characteristics.
About Famille Descombe
Producer Story
Founded in 1905, Famille Descombe represents five generations of dedication to quality and stewardship in Beaujolais. Today, Marine and François Descombe, along with Marine’s husband Kevin Jandard, lead the estate while expanding the family’s vision with vineyard holdings in Chablis. Across hillside and valley-floor parcels, the family farms with a focus on soil health, biodiversity, and minimal intervention, embracing organic practices, agroforestry, and small-lot vinification. Their environmental efforts include tree planting, green corridors, and habitat restoration throughout the vineyards. Blending heritage with thoughtful innovation, the Descombe family continues to evolve the domaine with the same care that has defined it for over a century.
Producer Story
Founded in 1905, Famille Descombe represents five generations of dedication to quality and stewardship in Beaujolais. Today, Marine and François Descombe, along with Marine’s husband Kevin Jandard, lead the estate while expanding the family’s vision with vineyard holdings in Chablis. Across hillside and valley-floor parcels, the family farms with a focus on soil health, biodiversity, and minimal intervention, embracing organic practices, agroforestry, and small-lot vinification. Their environmental efforts include tree planting, green corridors, and habitat restoration throughout the vineyards. Blending heritage with thoughtful innovation, the Descombe family continues to evolve the domaine with the same care that has defined it for over a century.
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