The la Boissoneuse is the only Chablis Village AOP from Julien Brocard and comes from a single plot in the commune of Préhy. The clay-limestone soils of this location promote the finesse for which the Chablis is valued worldwide. The Boissonneuse is aged 100% in wood fuders, depending on the vintage, this process lasts 10-12 months, while the wine remains on its fine lees. This results in the unmistakable style of Julien Brocard wines.
This is how a typical "cool climate Chardonnay" is created, which has a very delicate wood note and a fine structure. Like all Julien Brocard wines, it can be enjoyed young, but it also ages very well in the bottle for a few years if given the time. Classic are its aromas like citrus fruits, especially grapefruit and white flowers.
2021 was a cool and classic vintage, stylistically familiar to the wines in the 1980s and 90s. The wines are clear and precise, completely consistent and have a long life expectancy. The Chablis Boissoneuse was produced biodynamically and according to Demeter regulations.
Decanter magazine awards 93/100 for the 2019 Boissonneuse and writes in October 2020: "A highly intriguing and high-quality Chablis from Julien Brocard in Prehy. Certified biodynamic since 2002, this has a fine balance between the classic notes of Minerality, shellfish and crisp acidity, along with a creamy, indulgent character that has lovely purity and length. Already very appealing, this has all the components to develop into a fine Chablis in the next 12-18 months." Unfortunately, no younger vintages were described.
