winery

Domaine Céline & Frédéric Gueguen

Burgundy, France

Philosophy

Minimal-intervention vinification emphasizing indigenous yeasts and cool-temperature fermentation in stainless steel; grapes direct-pressed and cold-settled; malolactic fermentation and extended lees maturation (six to ten months) preserve freshness and mineral precision. The house style expresses Kimmeridgian terroir through crystalline acidity and flinty minerality.

Reputation

Established in January 2013 by Céline Brocard and her husband Frédéric Gueguen, this Chablis estate emerges from generations of wine-growing lineage in the region. Céline's family traces winegrowing heritage to the 16th century around Auxerre; Frédéric descends from Chablis rootstock through the Durup and Goulley families. After thirteen years at Domaine Jean-Marc Brocard, the couple established their own house in the hamlet of Préhy, a few kilometres southwest of Chablis town, uniting inherited Auxerrois vineyards with newly acquired parcels.

AllocationHectare discrepancy: Multiple sources cite 36 ha (source index 2, 7, 33, 38, 39, 59) vs. 25 ha cited in official domain website (index 3, 12, 31, 42, 60). Used 25 ha from producer's own statement. Organic certification: Domaine began conversion 2019, completed/certified 2023 per multiple sources (index 20, 31, 32, 33). HVE Level 3 certified since 2018. Production: 40,000 bottles/year per Wine & Earth (index 59). Caveau Selections import relationship requires clarification: source index 22 claims import relationship began 2006, but this predates estate founding by 7 years; likely refers to prior Brocard family estate history. UK importer More Sake Ltd confirmed (index 51). Japan importer unverified despite Bourgogne Wine Bureau listing shipping capability (index 52). Caveau Selections contact listed at French Libation (index 21/49); may be representative/distributor rather than exclusive importer. Source data consistency generally strong across 2020-2024 range; older Bourgogne Wine Bureau entry (2014) stale. No specific annual production volume pre-Wine & Earth 2025 source. | Importer overflow captured (importer_other): 'Ideal Wine (US)' | Importer overflow captured (importer_other): 'WineAccess (US)' | Importer overflow captured (importer_other): 'French Libation (US)'

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