For decades the Garnier family has managed land in Chablis. Here in northern Burgundy (in the east-central area of France), between Paris and Beaune, the father of the family limited himself to selling the excellent quality grapes grown on his 23 hectares. However, his two sons, Xavier and Jérôme, decided to go one step further and make their own wines, which they sold to restaurants in the capital. That happened in 1996 and today, always under the premise of respecting the identity of each terroir, they have managed to position themselves as one of the best producers in the area.
This is clear to see in their wines like Garnier et Fils Petit Chablis. This wine, which is made under the A.O.C. Petit Chablis denomination, is a single-variety Chardonnay white made from grapes from vineyards located in Ligny-le-Châtel, a commune in the north of the region, in the Serein valley. This river and its tributaries, together with the calcareous and clayey soil with remains of marine fossils, are the two factors that undoubtedly influence the quality. The oceanic climate, with long winters and hot summers, helps the ripening of the Chardonnay, the only variety grown in the area.
The passion these two brothers have for wine becomes a reality in the winery, with the production of Garnier et Fils Petit Chablis. Following a mechanical harvest, the grapes are taken to the winery, where they are placed in stainless steel tanks for fermentation with native yeasts. Once the wine has been made, Garnier et Fils Petit Chablis is aged for half a year in this same container until it is devatted and bottled. The best opportunity to discover the glory of Chardonnay.