Presentation
Created by Gérard's grandfather, Hippolyte Thomas, Domaine Gérard Thomas is located in Saint-Aubin, a winegrowing village in the south of Côte de Beaune, in the heart of the Côte des Blancs. This 12-hectare family estate is now run by Gérard Thomas and his two daughters, Anne-Sophie and Isabelle, who represent the fourth generation. The vineyard, mainly planted with Chardonnay, extends over the communes of Saint-Aubin, Meursault, Puligny-Montrachet and Chassagne-Montrachet, and produces a wide range of great white wines.
Terroir
The vineyard grows on white clay soils with high limestone content ideal for producing vibrant, mineral-driven white wines.
In the vineyard
Includes essential vine management stages: pruning, treatments, and meticulous soil care to support healthy vine development and terroir expression.
Harvest
Manual harvest.
Winemaking
Whole-cluster pressing using a pneumatic press. Alcoholic and malolactic fermentations are carried out in oak barrels (20% new). Bâtonnage is done from November to March. After 10 months of barrel ageing, the wine is racked, fined with bentonite clay (3 weeks), filtered, and bottled at the estate.
Ageing
10 months in oak barrels, including 20% new barrels.
Varietal
Chardonnay : 100%
Specifications
Serving
Serve between 12 and 14°C.
Ageing potential
5 to 10 years
Tasting
Pale yellow color with green reflections. The nose is deep, expressing white flowers with subtle toasty nuances. On the palate, the structure is assertive with a fresh, vivid attack. Acacia and almond notes unfold into a long, mineral-driven finish, accentuated by fine bitterness that adds tension and elegance.
Food pairings
Perfectly suited to:
Firm-textured fish, Steamed or grilled shellfish, Seafood platters, White meats