Domaine de la Perrière

Domaine de la Perrière is a small family estate based in Chemilly-sur-Serein, a village on the outer edge of the Chablis appellation. The domaine is run by the Bouchard family, whose connection with viticulture in Bourgogne goes back several generations. What began as a modest family holding gradually developed into an estate with a solid local reputation, particularly for straightforward, terroir-driven Chablis.

Today, the domaine is led by Thomas Bouchard. After studying oenology and gaining experience through several stages in Bourgogne and abroad, he returned to Chemilly to continue the family estate. His approach combines traditional vineyard work with a restrained style of winemaking, focusing on low yields, careful fruit selection and minimal intervention in the cellar. Spontaneous fermentation also plays an important role in preserving the natural character of the wines.

Domaine de la Perrière works around 12 hectares, planted predominantly with Chardonnay. The range is deliberately focused, consisting of Petit Chablis and Chablis rather than Premier or Grand Cru bottlings. The vineyards are planted on limestone-rich soils with fossilised marine deposits typical of the wider Chablis region, contributing freshness, tension and a distinctly mineral character to the wines.

The wines are typically lean, fresh and precise, with citrus and orchard fruit supported by lively acidity and a stony, mineral edge. Rather than aiming for richness or overt cellar influence, the domaine focuses on purity and a clear expression of origin. Domaine de la Perrière offers exactly the kind of honest, classical Chablis that remains one of the pleasures of exploring smaller family estates in the region, with particularly strong value for the quality in the bottle.