2022 Domaine Bersan Saint-Bris Sauvignon Blanc

 100% Sauvignon Blanc, grown on Kimmeridgian and Portlandian limestone soils—the same geological bedrock that defines nearby Chablis. Fruit is hand-harvested and gently pressed before a cold fermentation in stainless steel, which preserves freshness and aromatic clarity. There’s no oak involved here—this is a wine that wants to let the grape and terroir speak without any makeup.

Vintage 2022 in the region was generous and clean, with a warm summer balanced by cool nights, resulting in fruit with ripe flavors and crisp natural acidity. Bersan’s take on the vintage shows admirable restraint, clarity, and minerality—like Chablis in running shoes.

This is not your typical Sauvignon Blanc. It opens with lifted aromas of white grapefruit, lime blossom, and crushed herbs, joined by an underlying flinty note that signals its limestone origin. The palate is taut and linear, with flavors of green apple, lemon zest, and wet stone, all framed by a lively acidity that keeps the wine brisk and mouthwatering. There’s a slightly savory, saline finish that nods to its Chablisienne roots, with a clean, refreshing exit that invites another sip.

Domaine Bersan is a family estate based in the medieval village of Saint-Bris-le-Vineux, just a few kilometers southwest of Chablis. The Bersan family has been making wine here for generations, but the current torchbearers, Jean-François and Pierrick Bersan, have transformed the domaine into one of the reference points for the Saint-Bris and Auxerrois areas. They farm over 20 hectares, mostly on limestone-rich soils, and have embraced organic farming and natural treatments as part of their ongoing commitment to sustainable viticulture.

The estate’s cellar dates back to the 11th century and runs beneath the village like a Gothic wine bunker—ideal for aging and storing wine in a naturally cool, stable environment. With a deep respect for terroir and traditional Burgundian methods, the Bersans straddle the line between heritage and innovation, crafting wines that are pure, expressive, and unmistakably of their place—even when the grape in question is a little unconventional by local standards.