The Domaine Raoul Gautherin et fils is a family estate transmitted from father to son for many generations. The wines are elaborated in a traditional way, to let express the inimitable clay-limestone soil of Chablis. The vineyards are cultivated with rigor and passion in a reasoned and sustainable way producing from small Chablis to Grand Crus.
The three Grand Crus are Vaudésirs, Grenouilles, and Les Clos. They are placed in front of the village, on the right side of the Serein river. The three Premier Crus are the Vaillons and Montmains “vieilles vignes” on the left side, and the Mont de Milieu on the right side. They are situated on the best expositions on the hillside. The Chablis Vielles Vignes are the grapes that are chosen from their oldest vineyards, aged more than 35. After the vinification in tank, the wine is aged into barrels from 12 to 15 months. The Chablis express typicity of their terroir. They are fresh, balanced and have a strong minerality. The Petit Chablis “La terre de mon père” is a hommage to Raoul Gautherin, father of Alain Gautherin and grandfather of Adrien Gautherin. It comes from their only vineyard of Petit Chablis, ideally situated right after their Chablis Premier Cru Vaillons. The vinification is a secret only known by Alain & Adrien.