Burgundy

Chatelain De Oliveira

Location

Fontenay-Près-de-Chablis
Agriculture

Sustainable farming
Area

48Ha
Wines

White

The De Oliveira-Chablis estate has a rich history dating back to 1955. Located in Fontenay-près-Chablis, in the northeastern part of the Chablis region, the estate sits on the right bank of the Serein River.

Since its establishment, the De Oliveira family has been dedicated to cultivating and producing high-quality Chablis wines. Over the decades, they have expanded their vineyard holdings to encompass 48 hectares of vines.

Harvest are made by machine for Petit Chablis and Chablis. And by hand for 1er Cru and Grand Cru.

After harvest, the grapes are quickly pressed with the addition of a little dose of sulfur to preserve the must, then clarified through settling (12-24h). Alcoholic fermentation lasts about ten days at 20-22°C, and malolactic fermentation is occasionally carried out for added finesse.

The wine is racked, fined (with bentonite), cold-stabilized (-4°C), and filtered to ensure clarity and brightness. Bottling begins in February for wines like Petit Chablis, while Premier Cru and Grand Cru wines, such as “Les Clos,” are aged for 12 to 14 months before being stored in a climate-controlled cellar at 14°C.