Julien Brousseau - Petit Chablis 2025

Julien Brousseau is a project from talented young winemaker, Thomas Ventoura. The Ventoura family have for three generations been making wine from their base in the tiny village of Fontenay, just north of Chablis. Until 2014, the family sold its fruit to the famous co-op in the village, La Chablisienne. But Thomas’ ambition for the family vineyards was greater, and since then he has been producing gorgeous Petit Chablis and Chablis for excellent prices.

Petit Chablis, on Portlandien limestone, and Chablis, on Kimmeridgian soils, are not the region’s most starry appellations. But Thomas works his vines organically and ages the wines for 10 months on the fine lees in stainless steel tanks, giving them additional depth of flavor and textural richness that exceeds the norm for the region. In a world of ever-inflating prices for Burgundy, the Brousseau wines are a consistent and affordable source of beautifully classic Chablis.

Structure: Light to medium-bodied, with lively acidity providing tension and definition. Fine-lees aging adds a touch of texture through the mid-palate while the absence of overt oak keeps the wine precise and refreshing.

Tasting Notes: Lemon and crisp green apple lead into pear and delicate white flowers, with subtle saline and stony notes adding dimension. The palate is bright and focused, with fresh citrus, restrained orchard fruit and a clean mineral character carrying through the finish.

This is an appealing introduction to Chablis for those who value freshness and mineral definition over richness or oak. Its crisp profile makes it particularly versatile with oysters, shellfish, grilled fish, sushi, goat cheese or simply as a refreshing aperitif.

Producer: Julien Brousseau

Country: France

Region: Burgundy

Varietal: Chardonnay

Appellation:  Petit Chablis

Vintage: 2025

Size: 750ml