Chablis
Domaine Denis Race
This is a beautiful 18-hectare estate with vines up to 86 years old and planted on typical Chablis limestone-rich soils. The cellar is situated a stone’s throw from the northern tip of Montmains, and today the Domaine is run by Denis' daughters: Claire Race, who has been working with the viticulture and vinification since 2005, and Marine, who has been responsible for administration. The experienced Race family make all levels of Chablis but own an enviable holding of Premier Cru sites, including 5 hectares of Montmains within which sits a parcel of old vines planted 59 years ago. Another patch which we proudly import is in Vaillons with venerable 86yo vines. The vigorous and firm house style is characterised by an electric vibrancy with luminous shimmering fruit. As the Race wines are not treated with any oak, they have an incredible purity allowing that inimitable minerally, 'struck-rock' Chablis character to shine.