Jean-Pierre & Alexandre Ellevin
Domaine Jean-Pierre & Alexandre Ellevin is a family estate based in Chichée, a small winegrowing village just southeast of Chablis. The Ellevin family has worked vineyards in the region for several generations, with Jean-Pierre developing the domaine before being joined by his son Alexandre. Together they farm around 16 hectares, producing a classical range of wines that reflects the limestone-rich terroirs of Chablis and the surrounding villages.
The domaine’s vineyards are centred around Chichée and extend across several levels of the Chablis hierarchy. Chardonnay dominates production, from Petit Chablis and Chablis through to Premier Cru wines. Among the domaine’s most important holdings are parcels in Premier Cru Vaucoupin and Vosgros, two vineyards closely associated with the slopes around Chichée. The different cuvées are vinified separately, allowing the character of individual sites to remain visible.
Work in the vineyards and cellar follows a traditional, measured approach. The emphasis is on healthy fruit and preserving the natural freshness and acidity that define Chablis. Vinification is deliberately restrained, with temperature-controlled fermentation and an élevage that generally places little emphasis on oak. This allows Chardonnay, vintage and vineyard origin to remain at the forefront rather than introducing an obvious winemaking signature.
The wines are typically fresh, direct and mineral in style, with citrus and orchard fruit accompanied by the chalky, sometimes saline character associated with the limestone soils of the region. The Premier Crus bring additional depth and structure while retaining the domaine’s straightforward style. Jean-Pierre & Alexandre Ellevin offer a classical and relatively understated interpretation of Chablis, firmly rooted in the vineyards surrounding their home village of Chichée.
