Chablis 1er Cru Côtes de Léchet Cuvée Jean-Marc Brocard
Albert Bichot’s view
Brilliant yellow color with green highlights. Very fresh citrus nose. Tension and minerality are the hallmarks of a refined palate.
Food pairings
On its own as an aperitif, shellfish and seafood, trout en papillote.
The parcel is located on the left bank of the Serein (the river running through Chablis), on the top of the hillside with a steep slope. South-east-facing, the soil is a blend of clay and sandy limestone. The result is an expressive, very fruity wine with an assertive minerality.
- Region: Chablis
- Village: Chablis
- Level: Premier Cru
- Appellation: Chablis 1er Cru
- Varietal: Chardonnay
- Plots: Côte de Léchet 0.2 ha.
Vinification and aging
This Chablis 1er Cru Côte de Léchet Cuvée J.M. Brocard has been skilfully vinified by the Domaine des Hospices de Beaune. Sold every year at the Hospices auction on the 3rd Sunday in November, Albert Bichot regularly buys this great wine on behalf of clients who then entrust us with its ageing in our cellars. During this important period, thanks to meticulous work and the blending of a variety of barrels, we further develop its complexity and potential.The Domaine des Hospices de Beaune has been certified organic since the 2024 harvest, and we naturally age your wine in our Albert Bichot cellars in line with this environmentally-friendly philosophy.
History of the cuvée
This parcel was donated in 2015 by Monsieur Jean-Marc Brocard, born in Chaudenay-le-Château, 30 kilometers from Beaune. Members of the family stayed at the Beaune hospital when they were affected by the disease. After marrying, Monsieur Brocard moved on, but remained in the region, founding an estate in Chablis in 1975. The Premier Cru Côte de Léchet is one of the most renowned on the left bank of the Serein, which runs through Chablis. The vines in this parcel are around 30 years old, and are located in the heart of this south-east-facing, clay- and limestone-rich, well-sloped hillside.
Results of previous auctions
This chart shows the evolution of hammer prices and number of barrels for sale.
| Vintage | Number of barrels for sale | Average hammer price |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 0.5 | 10 000 € |
| 2023 | 4 | 19 000 € |
| 2022 | 4 | 22 500 € |
| 2021 | 1 | 30 000 € |
| 2020 | 3 | 11 000 € |
| 2019 | 2 | 14 950 € |
| 2018 | 4 | 14 500 € |
| 2017 | 2 | 9 107 € |
| 2016 | 1.5 | 39 800 € |
| 2015 | 2 | 50 750 € |
