Chêne Bleu Héloïse 2016 grandcru

Chêne Bleu Héloïse 2016 grandcruWinery Background and History Chne Bleu is a boutique winery located in the Southern Rhne Valley of France, at the intersection of the Rhne and Provence regions. The estate, known as La Verrire, dates back to the 9th century and was meticulously restored by Xavier and Nicole Rolet in the late 1990s. Their vision was to create wines that transcend traditional appellation boundaries, focusing on quality and expression of terroir. Chne Bleu practices

The estate

deeply rooted in the limestone and clay soils

with subtle mineral notes adding complexity

with Vincent Bartement serving as the chief oenologist

with a lineage dating back to 1742

a Third Growth estate from the 1855 Bordeaux Classification

The estate’s Technical Director

It also complements vegetable-based first courses

Classified as a Fifth Growth in the 1855 Bordeaux Classification

• Jeb Dunnuck: 92 points

Chardonnay: 30%

comprising a natural basin protected from cold air currents by surrounding hills