Domaine Duplessis — Winery in Chablis

Almost 10 hectares, spread over plots built up over five generations: the premier crus Montmains, Vaillons, Mont de Milieu and Fourchaume, and the absolute top, grand cru Les Clos. On many plots the vines are 75 years old or more. The soil is Kimmeridgian, a limestone full of tiny fossilised oyster shells that gives Chablis its famous minerality.

Duplessis recently built a new tasting room, a sign that the domaine is deliberately opening up more to visitors. Visits are by appointment; Lilian receives you himself when he isn't out in the vineyard.