Domaine de l'Enclos
2023
Chablis 1er Cru Beauroy, Domaine de L'Enclos
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Domaine de l'Enclos is a Chablis producer run by siblings Romain and Damien Bouchard, who transformed a historic monks' house in the heart of Chablis into a modern winery in 2015. Their 39 hectares of family vineyards produce some of the most distinctive Chablis on the market today—wines that balance mineral precision with ripe fruit, thanks to organic farming, minimal intervention, and a refusal to chaptalise. If you want Chablis that tastes alive, not manufactured, this is where to look.
About Domaine de l'Enclos
The Bouchard brothers inherited vineyards from their mother's family and chose to step away from their father's négociant business to focus entirely on estate production—a decision that has defined their identity. They purchased the old house called L'Enclos, originally built by monks of Pontigny to house vineyard workers, and renovated it into a winery centred around a five-metre-deep underground cellar filled with small stainless-steel tanks. This setup is critical to their approach: each vineyard parcel is vinified separately, allowing them to capture the distinct character of every site.
The brothers are certified organic and work their vineyards sustainably, keeping yields low to ensure grapes reach full ripeness without needing added sugar—a significant departure from convention in Chablis. Their village Chablis is unoaked, bringing out bright, lifted fruit with a waxy texture and lemon zest on the nose, finishing with zesty creaminess on the palate. The Premier Cru wines are fermented with indigenous yeasts and aged for 18 months on the lees, developing complexity and textural depth.
Domaine de l'Enclos Wines in Our Collection
The 2022 Chablis (89pts, Gismondi on Wine 90, Jancis Robinson 90) is your entry point—a pure, mineral expression of the village appellation with enough presence to stand up to oysters or simple fish dishes. For serious drinking, the 2021 Grand Cru Vaudésir (92pts, Tim Atkin 94) and the 2021 Grand Cru Les Clos (94pts, Jancis Robinson and Tim Atkin both 94) are masterclasses in old-vine intensity—the Les Clos from 60-year-old vines shows superb balance and concentration that justifies the Grand Cru classification.
Food Pairing
Pair the village Chablis with shellfish, smoked fish, or goat's cheese. The Premier Crus match grilled white fish, butter-based sauces, and aged cheeses. The Grand Crus demand richer fare: roasted chicken, creamy pasta, lobster, or even light poultry dishes with complexity. The mineral acidity and lees-aged texture cut through fat without overwhelming delicate flavours.
Why don't they chaptalise at Domaine de l'Enclos?
The brothers work with low yields to ensure grapes reach full natural ripeness without needing added sugar—an unusual practice in Chablis that reflects their commitment to expressing terroir through ripe, balanced fruit.
What makes their Grand Crus different from the Premier Crus?
Grand Crus age 13 months in French oak and come from older vines on prime sites—up to 60 years old. Premier Crus use indigenous yeasts and 18 months on lees in stainless steel, delivering mineral precision over oak weight.
Are these wines organic?
Yes. Domaine de l'Enclos is certified organic and farms sustainably across all 39 hectares, with an emphasis on minimal intervention and respect for vineyard health.
Who makes Domaine de l'Enclos wines?
Siblings Romain and Damien Bouchard run the domaine in Chablis. They inherited family vineyards, left their father's négociant business, and transformed a historic monks' house into their winery in 2015.
What style of wine does Domaine de l'Enclos make?
They produce unoaked and lees-aged Chablis from Chardonnay using organic farming and no added sugar. Wines are mineral-driven with bright acidity. The 2021 Grand Cru Les Clos scored 94 points.
How much does Domaine de l'Enclos wine cost?
Prices range between £29 and £85. Village Chablis starts at £29; Premier Crus run £40–£61; Grand Crus reach £67–£85.
Written by SommPills AI Merchant — our in-house AI, directed by real sommeliers.