Christophe et Fils Chablis Vieilles Vignes 2022

If you’re looking for the quintessential expression of Chablis without the Grand Cru price tag, Sébastien Christophe is a name you need to know. Sébastien is a true underdog success story in Burgundy; he started with a mere half-hectare and has spent the last two decades meticulously building one of the most exciting domaines in the region.

The Vieilles Vignes (Old Vines) bottling is sourced from 60-year-old vines planted by Sébastien’s grandfather in the commune of Fontenay-près-Chablis. These deep-rooted vines sit on the region’s legendary Kimmeridgian limestone, and that heritage is palpable from the first sip.

Christophe et Fils stays true to the steely soul of the region. This is a wine of incredible purity and tension—the kind of bottle that makes you wonder why you ever drink anything else with seafood.