La Chablisienne
ラ・シャブリジェンヌ
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シャブリの地に拠点を置くラ・シャブリジェンヌは、この地域を象徴する圧倒的な存在感を放つ生産者だ。ベヌやフレイといった村々を含む広範なネットワークを背景に、シャブリにある全ての特級畑を網羅する稀有なポートフォリオを誇る。特に「シャトー・グルヌイユ」の名を冠する特級グルヌイユの広大な区画や、コート・ド・レシェ、フルショームといった一級畑の主要な区画からは、テロワールの個性を鮮明に映し出したワインが生み出される。計28におよぶ多彩なアペラシオンを維持しながら、一貫して高い品質を保つその手腕は、まさにシャブリ全体の水準を底上げする守護神といえる。伝統と規模を兼ね備えた、地域随一の信頼を寄せるべき作り手である。
Vineyard Holdings
* Includes wines sourced as négociant
Grand Cru
7Premier Cru
22History
La Chablisienne was founded in 1923 as a growers' cooperative in Chablis — born out of necessity after phylloxera left individual small producers without the resources to vinify and market wine alone. The cooperative structure gave members shared infrastructure, collective market leverage and a path back to viability.
A century on, La Chablisienne produces approximately 25% of all Chablis, making it the region's dominant single producer by volume. As of 2018, more than 250 grower-members belonged to the cooperative, with annual revenues around €50 million.
Winemaking Approach
Member growers deliver grapes; the cooperative vinifies, ages and bottles centrally. What prevents that scale from flattening quality is a strict separation by classification tier — Petit Chablis, Chablis village, Premier Cru and Grand Cru are each vinified independently, not blended across levels.
The approach has earned external validation: in 2014, cooperative oenologist Vincent Bartement took the *White Winemaker of the Year* award at the International Wine Challenge. The flagship *Château Grenouilles* receives extended barrel ageing before release — treatment more typical of a small domaine than a cooperative handling large volumes.
estimated from the leading producer's market range
Prices vary considerably by vintage, year and channel. Indicative ranges for the official import only.
Vintage Ratings
Chablis・Blanc · 1959–2024 (5-point overall, newest on right)
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| Yr | Score | Window | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | ★★★★★ | Drink early | A brutal year of frost, hail, flooding and mildew. The little fruit that survived shows taut, bracing character but quantities are catastrophic. |
| 2023 | ★★★★★ | Drink early | A large, ripe, juicy crop with balance but softer acidity. Drink-now appeal rather than long-aging structure. |
| 2022 | ★★★★★ | Hold | Early harvest in a warm year delivered fresh, lively, juicy Chablis with structure for medium-to-long aging. |
| 2021 | ★★★★★ | Hold | April frost cut yields by half. A return to cool-climate, high-acid classicism with taut, mineral-driven wines built to age. |
| 2020 | ★★★★★ | Hold | An outstanding harvest with mouthwatering classical balance. Concentration and freshness combine for excellent long-term aging. |
| 2019 | ★★★★★ | Hold | Drought-shortened crop yielded concentrated, bright wines with retained acidity and good medium-to-long-term aging potential. |
| 2018 | ★★★★★ | Drink now | Abundant, sunny year producing ample, ripe Chablis with exotic fruit and generous mid-palate. A more modern, fleshy style. |
| 2017 | ★★★★★ | Drink now | Frost again reduced volumes, but surviving fruit produced bright, classical, mineral-clear Chablis with poise and freshness. |
| 2016 | ★★★★★ | Drink now | Devastating spring frost cut yields by 55%. Remaining grapes produced light, fresh, classical Chablis but in very limited quantities. |
| 2015 | ★★★★★ | Drink now | A warm, dry summer yielded fruit-forward Chablis with softer-than-usual acidity. Rounded, mid-term wines without classic steely tension. |
| 2014 | ★★★★★ | At peak | A landmark Chablis vintage. Taut, mineral-driven wines with vibrant acidity and laser focus, built for long aging and now showing beautifully. |
| 2013 | ★★★★★ | Drink now | A cool, late-ripening vintage. Early pickers crafted fruity, rounded styles with charm rather than structure; best drunk in the near term. |
| 2012 | ★★★★★ | Drink now | Frost and hail slashed yields by half, but survivors produced concentrated, classical wines. Mineral balance is excellent; an underrated vintage. |
| 2011 | ★★★★★ | Past peak | A softer, frost-affected year with a cool, damp summer. Approachable and rounded but lacks structure for long aging; best drunk now. |
| 2010 | ★★★★★ | At peak | A benchmark vintage marrying concentration with taut acidity. Mineral-driven, structured wines now entering their drinking peak with further aging potential. |
| 2009 | ★★★★★ | At peak | Ripe, fleshy whites with soft structure; generous and approachable. |
| 2008 | ★★★★★ | At peak | A standout year for Chablis with vibrant acidity balanced by ample flesh. |
| 2007 | ★★★★★ | At peak | Precise, pure and elegant with lively acidity; a strong Chablis vintage. |
| 2006 | ★★★★★ | At peak | Pure, elegant wines, some with botrytis character for added complexity. |
| 2005 | ★★★★★ | At peak | Concentrated, structured wines with juicy acidity and ripe fruit. |
| 2004 | ★★★★★ | At peak | Fresh, structured whites with mineral grip; a classic Chablis vintage. |
| 2003 | ★★★★★ | Past peak | Historic heatwave year; low-acid wines matured fast and most are past peak. |
| 2002 | ★★★★★ | At peak | An outstanding modern vintage for Chablis with superb fruit-acid balance. |
| 2001 | ★★★★★ | Past peak | A healthy, structured vintage for Chablis that is showing well today. |
| 2000 | ★★★★★ | Past peak | Elegant, mineral-driven whites with clear terroir expression. |
| 1999 | ★★★★★ | Past peak | A large, ripe crop; the best still drink well though many have peaked. |
| 1998 | ★★★★★ | Past peak | Frost, hail and rot tested the vintage; only top domaines produced concentrated whites. |
| 1997 | ★★★★★ | Past peak | Ripe, soft Chardonnays with low natural acidity; suited to early consumption. |
| 1996 | ★★★★★ | At peak | Vivid acidity and mineral drive define this historic vintage with long-keeping potential. |
| 1995 | ★★★★★ | Past peak | Rich, concentrated wines with good ageing potential; a classic vintage. |
| 1994 | ★★★★★ | Past peak | Soft, honeyed whites for early drinking; most are now past their prime. |
| 1993 | ★★★★★ | Past peak | September rain gave acidic wines that gained flesh during barrel ageing. |
| 1992 | ★★★★★ | Past peak | A generous yet balanced vintage that gained finesse and fruit with bottle age. |
| 1991 | ★★★★★ | Past peak | Frost and hail made for a challenging, lighter year suited to early drinking. |
| 1990 | ★★★★★ | Past peak | A historic vintage combining ripeness and tension; mineral drive supported long ageing. |
| 1989 | ★★★★★ | Past peak | A warm, ripe vintage producing rich Chablis to close the decade in style. |
| 1988 | ★★★★★ | Past peak | A warm September gave structured, concentrated whites with ageing potential. |
| 1986 | ★★★★★ | Past peak | Rain and rot challenged the vintage; only careful growers produced quality wines. |
| 1985 | ★★★★★ | Past peak | A historic vintage of purity and harmony; elegant and long-lived. |
| 1983 | ★★★★★ | Past peak | Exceptional both in quantity and quality, with structure for long ageing. |
| 1982 | ★★★★★ | Past peak | An abundant year producing soft, generous wines for earlier consumption. |
| 1981 | ★★★★★ | Past peak | Frost cut yields in half but surviving fruit was clean and well-balanced. |
| 1978 | ★★★★★ | Past peak | A late harvest with outstanding quality despite limited yields; long-lived. |
| 1976 | ★★★★★ | Past peak | Hot summer yielded low-acid wines that showed early aromatics but faded quickly. |
| 1973 | ★★★★★ | Past peak | An unusually successful year for Chablis in the 1970s, though best drunk early. |
| 1971 | ★★★★★ | Past peak | Concentrated fruit and high acidity defined this classic, long-lived vintage. |
| 1969 | ★★★★★ | Past peak | A celebrated closer to the decade with firm structure and long-keeping potential. |
| 1966 | ★★★★★ | Past peak | An abundant, balanced vintage that developed honeyed mineral nuances with age. |
| 1964 | ★★★★★ | Past peak | Surviving September storms, the remaining fruit yielded deep, concentrated wines. |
| 1962 | ★★★★★ | Past peak | A modest but balanced vintage; carefully made wines aged gracefully over decades. |
| 1959 | ★★★★★ | Past peak | A celebrated post-war vintage with rich fruit and concentration, recognised as a classic year. |
Aggregated consensus from professional and trade assessments. Individual vineyards or producers may diverge.
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12 relatedFAQ
- Where is La Chablisienne based?
- La Chablisienne (ラ・シャブリジェンヌ) is a producer based in Beine, Burgundy, France. They hold a total of 29 vineyard plots.
- What Grand Cru vineyards does La Chablisienne own?
- La Chablisienne owns 7 Grand Cru plots. Notable holdings include Grenouilles (Château Grenouilles), Les Preuses, Bougros, Les Clos, Valmur.
- What are the characteristics of La Chablisienne?
- シャブリの地に拠点を置くラ・シャブリジェンヌは、この地域を象徴する圧倒的な存在感を放つ生産者だ。ベヌやフレイといった村々を含む広範なネットワークを背景に、シャブリにある全ての特級畑を網羅する稀有なポートフォリオを誇る。特に「シャトー・グルヌイユ」の名を冠する特級グルヌイユの広大な区画や、コート・ド・レシェ、フルショームといった一級畑の主要な区画からは、テロワールの個性を鮮明に映し出したワインが生み
- What classification levels does La Chablisienne cover?
- La Chablisienne's wines start from Premier Cru level, with 22 Premier Cru plots and 7 Grand Cru plots, offering a broad range.
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