Winery Overview
Domaine Gerard Duplessis is a family-run, 8-hectare operation first founded in 1895. Today Lilian Duplessis is the vigneron after his father, Gérard passed the reigns to Lilian, now a fifth generation winemaker. The domaine has vines in Chablis Grand Cru Les Clos, premier crus Fourchaume, Vaillons, Montee de Tonnerre and Montmains. For those who love the intense minerality and traditional natural cellaring of great Chablis, try this beautiful selection of terroir-specific wines.
Domaine Gerard Duplessis wine is crafted from well established and organically farmed vineyards.
Vineyard
About 18 acres total, includes about 3.75 acres in village appellation, .75 acres in Grand Cru “les Clos”, and the balance in Premier Crus (biggest holding is >6 acres in Montmain, but there are also about 3.75 acres “Vaillon”, 2.5 “Montée de Tonnerre”, and about 1.25 acres “Fourchaume”. Agriculture Biologique (certified Ecocert).
Vinification
Primary fermentation and malolactic conversion occurred in tank with indigenous yeasts (no inoculation). 10‐12 months aging in stainless steel tanks, followed by a further 6 months aging in French oak barrels (10% new). Lightly filtered prior to bottling.
