Petit Chablis 2022 – Domaine Jean Goulley

The grapes to produce the Petit Chablis Domaine Jean Goulley were harvested at optimum maturity and were fermented in temperature controlled stainless steel vats using organic principles and natural yeasts. The Petit Chablis Domaine Jean Goulley was left on its lees to impart more texture and body. Made in an unoaked style, to retain the purity of fruit and to let the characteristics of the terroir shine through. A restricted use of sulphur was used during the vinification and the wine was lightly filtered, prior to bottling.

Philippe Goulley believes in the ethos of organic farming along with that of minimal intervention; all of his vineyards are farmed organically. The vineyard is situated on the left bank of the River Sereine, where the vines are planted with an easterly orientation at an average altitude of 210 metres. The double Guyot trained vines are between 25 to 30 years old and are grown in Kimmeridgian soils, which are rich in clay and limestone with fossilised seashells. There is also the presence of Cailloux, large pebbles which help to promote ripening by absorbing the heat of the day and then radiating it at night. The vines are planted to a density of 5,700 vines per hectare and yields are kept to a maximum of 60 hectolitres per hectare. Philippe believes in highlighting terroir and he produces his wines in an unoaked style, allowing them to reveal the purity, minerality and vitality of the soil.

Domaine Jean Goulley was formed in 1986 by Jean Goulley and is now run by his son Philippe. The family own 4.5 hectares in the Premier Cru districts which are the heart and soul of the Domaine. They own approximately 18 hectares in total and produce around 11,000 cases a year. In 1991, the domain became one of the very first certified organic producers in Chablis. All of the vineyards are farmed organically and the wines are produced with restricted use of sulphur. Philippe believes the organic farming methods permit expressive and sustainable soil. Their wines are mineral, pure and lively.