Séchet takes its name from the dryness of its ground. A premier cru on the left bank of the Serein where the soil is shallow and the vines struggle, which is exactly why the wine tastes the way it does.
Tasting Notes
A focus on purity. Green apple, citrus and a flinty minerality on the nose, leading to a crisp and vibrant palate that mirrors the essence of Chablis. Taut, dry and stony, with the saline edge that Kimmeridgian limestone gives and very little in the way of oak to get in the way of it. This is Chablis in its most classical form, austere young and better for a year or two in bottle.
Quick Facts
- Grape: 100% Chardonnay
- Origin: France, Burgundy, Chablis Séchet Premier Cru (Kimmeridgian limestone, left bank of the Serein)
- Style: Dry white, Premier Cru, mineral, austere, unoaked in character
- Viticulture: Certified organic and biodynamic
- Vineyard: A premier cru climat on the left bank of the Serein, named for its dry, shallow soil
Food Pairing
Oysters, shellfish, grilled white fish, sushi, and fresh goat's cheese.
Serving
Serve at 10 to 12°C. Will keep and improve for five to eight years.
About the Producer
Maison Joseph Drouhin was founded in Beaune in 1880 by Joseph Drouhin, who had arrived from Chablis at the age of 22. His son Maurice bought the Clos des Mouches in 1921 and began building the family's own vineyard holdings, and Robert Drouhin, who took over in 1957, added parcels in many of Burgundy's greatest grand crus. The house is run today by the fourth generation, Frédéric, Véronique, Philippe and Laurent, from cellars beneath the old town of Beaune dug between the 13th and 18th centuries. Every estate vineyard has been farmed organically and biodynamically since 1993, making Drouhin the largest biodynamic producer in Burgundy.
