Marcel Servin Chablis Grand Cru 'Les Clos' 2023

Winemaking

Marcel Servin is a respected small producer in Chablis with a commitment to expressing the mineral character of his vineyard holdings. The house practices organic viticulture and traditional winemaking methods, allowing the terroir of Chablis' limestone soils to speak clearly in the glass without heavy-handed intervention.

Tasting Notes

This is pure, mineral-driven Chardonnay that immediately announces itself with intense citrus and green apple aromatics, underscored by a distinctive flinty, oyster-shell minerality. On the palate, the wine is crisp and taut, with white peach and lemon zest flavors cut through by a steely acidity that gives the wine its backbone and focus. The finish lingers persistently, leaving behind a saline, mineral-driven impression that feels almost briny—the unmistakable signature of Les Clos' limestone-rich terroir.

Producer

Marcel Servin operates a small, family-focused estate in Chablis devoted to sustainable, organic farming practices across several premier vineyard parcels. The house is known for respecting the site rather than manipulating it, which means you taste the vineyard first and foremost in every bottle.

Terroir

Les Clos sits in the heart of Chablis Grand Cru, Burgundy's northernmost white wine region in the Kimmeridgian limestone belt. This particular climat is marked by steep, south-facing slopes with Kimmeridgian limestone soils—the same geological formation responsible for the region's signature mineral, almost chalky character. The cool continental climate and limestone bedrock combine to produce Chardonnay with extraordinary precision and longevity.

Food Pairings

Serve this alongside oysters or cured seafood, where the wine's saline minerality mirrors the briny character of the food. Pan-seared scallops with lemon beurre blanc would be equally inspired, allowing the wine's crisp acidity and white peach notes to complement the richness of butter without overwhelming the delicate sweetness of the seafood.