Press area
Press releases
La Cité des Vins is taking shape
The architectural project for the future Cité des Vins et Climats de Bourgogne de Chablis has now been established.
Chablis launches major methanation system for local winegrowers
The Chablis Winegrowers Union will implement a new innovative methanation system which it believes is a breakthrough in the move to enhance sustainability in the wine making process.
Tim Atkin presides over the 33rd Chablis Wine Competition 2019
Master of Wine with multiple expertise, the British Tim ATKIN chairs the 33rd Chablis Wine Competition.
Vintages
2018: A comeback vintage
This early vintage is generous, in terms of both quality and quantity. It has put the smile back on winegrowers' faces after two difficult years.
Vintage 2017 Promises Exceptional Quality
The 2017 vintage promises much-anticipated quality, with juice that offers a balance between sweetness and acidity, promising beautifully balanced wines. The only downside is the low volume of the harvest.
The 2016 Vintage: A Succession Of Climatic Incidents
2016 will go down as a milestone year with a succession of unprecedented climatic incidents, but with a happy ending: wine quality is hand in hand with superior volume estimates!
Financial information
Japan: Revenue upturn for Chablis wines
Japan remains the third biggest export market for Chablis, against a backdrop of stability for imports of French wines. The signature of a free-trade agreement with the European Union was good news.
France: The 2018 vintage should help regain market share
After two small harvests, the 2018 vintage combined with a more positive economic context should allow Chablis wines to regain market share.
Business press releases
A change at the top for Simonnet-Febvre
Paul Espitalié has just been appointed managing director of Simonnet-Febvre, taking over from Jean-Philippe Archambaud.
Jean-Marc Brocard, the 31st Most Admired Wine Brand in the world
Jean-Marc Brocard in the rankings of the Top 50 Most Admired Wine Brands in the World 2019 by Drinks International magazine !
La Chablisienne: A winning offer for families
La Chablisienne wins the Grand Prix d’Or in the “Family Wine Estates” category at the Trophées de l’Oenotourisme
