Jérémy Arnaud
Chablis

The long-awaited arrival of a Chablis producer in the Ginsberg+Chan portfolio has finally been realised with Jérémy Arnaud, and the wait has been worth it. This young vigneron, based in Viviers, represents a new wave of Chablis producers with his eye on tradition, innovation, and deep respect for terroir. Establishing Domaine Jérémy Arnaud in 2016, he chose to build his own legacy before inheriting the family estate, Domaine La Marquise. From his little over three hectares of fragmented parcels across Chablis, Tonnerre, Épineuil, and beyond, Jérémy creates wines that embody precision, energy, and authenticity—making his collection essential for any connoisseur of modern Chablis.

History and Background

Jérémy Arnaud's story reflects deliberate ambition and a desire to build his own legacy. Rather than waiting to inherit the family's Domaine La Marquise, he boldly established his namesake domaine in 2016. This decision allowed him to imprint his personal philosophy from the outset. Starting with modest holdings, he has meticulously grown the domaine to just over three hectares, assembling a mosaic of vineyards across Chablis and into neighboring appellations including Tonnerre and Épineuil. His rapid evolution from hopeful startup to critically acclaimed producer demonstrates how a new generation can honor Burgundian tradition while confidently forging its own path.

“Reminding many of the wines of Coche-Dury.”

by Charles Curtis MW, Decanter on the 00 Wines Chardonnays

Vineyard and Terroir

The domaine's vineyards form a fragmented tapestry of plots across Chablis, Tonnerre, and Épineuil, each with distinct personality shaped by Kimmeridgian limestone and marl soils that impart classic Chablis minerality. The cool continental climate ensures slow ripening, preserving the vibrant acidity that energizes his wines. Jérémy treats each plot as its own entity, employing organic methods and minimal intervention. He rejects any techniques that could obscure the land's natural expression, believing the vigneron's role is to nurture the vine so each wine becomes an unadulterated expression of its specific terroir.

Winemaking Philosophy

Jérémy Arnaud’s winemaking is a disciplined practice of restraint, designed to let the terroir speak with uncompromised clarity. All grapes are hand-harvested and undergo a gentle pressing. Fermentation occurs spontaneously with indigenous yeasts, a crucial step for Jérémy to allow the true character of the wine to develop. He employs a restrained use of oak, preferring older barrels that support the wine without imparting overt woody flavors, thereby preserving the fruit's pristine purity and vibrant minerality. This meticulous, hands-off approach is not a lack of action but a disciplined commitment to authenticity, ensuring that each bottle reflects its specific origin with clarity and precision.

Signature Wines

Domaine Jérémy Arnaud produces seven appellations from his fragmented terroirs, including:

• Chablis Premier Cru from Vau de Vey and Vaubarousse
• Chablis from multiple communes including Viviers, Chichée, Beru, Beines, and Fyé
• Petit Chablis "Sur Priault"
• Bourgogne Tonnerre
• Bourgogne Épineuil
• Bourgogne Blanc from Les Veuillots
• Bourgogne Rouge from Les Veuillots

The Premier Crus showcase layered, saline complexity, while the classic Chablis serves as a benchmark for the appellation. Most illustrative of his innovative spirit is the Bourgogne Blanc "Les Veuillots" from the 2022 vintage, which he aged in three different vessels — wood, amphora, and stainless steel — creating a fascinating trilogy that explores texture and expression while maintaining vibrant fruit, perfectly encapsulating his ethos of respectful experimentation.

Recognition and Impact

Despite the estate's youth, Domaine Jérémy Arnaud has rapidly earned critical acclaim for its exceptional quality and distinct stylistic identity. His inclusion in the portfolio of discerning importers testifies his growing reputation. Jérémy's impact resonates as part of a broader movement of young vignerons in Chablis who are redefining quality through organic practices, parcel-specific vinification, and a return to terroir-transparent winemaking. His work demonstrates that even small, fragmented holdings can yield wines of incredible distinction and character.

Jérémy Arnaud has swiftly established himself as a significant and exciting voice in Chablis. His wines are not only a pure expression of their terroir but also a reflection of his dedicated, thoughtful approach. For any lover of Chablis seeking authenticity and energy, exploring the portfolio of Domaine Jérémy Arnaud is essential. As he continues to refine his craft and expand his understanding of his diverse parcels, the future promises even more compelling wines from this talented vigneron, solidifying his place in the next chapter of Burgundy’s storied history.

2017 Clos des Papes • Chateauneuf du Pape

He blends grapes from his different plots to co-ferment in large vats, after which he then re-blends in to large 20-55 hectoliter wooden foudres (casks) to mature for 15 months. New or small barrels are never used, “I like the oak to make an indirect impact – I only want tannins from the grape skins not even the pips and certainly not the stalks” says Avril. And though it may not be widely known, this domaine has been buying corks from the same producer in Portugal ever since 1926!

The wines are no doubt enticing, garnering great praise from many publications and critics such as Wine Spectator who awarded their 2005 vintage as “Wine of the Year”, stating that “in the Southern Rhône's recent trio of great vintages starting with 2003, no other Châteauneuf-du-Pape domaine has produced better wines than Clos des Papes”. But the accolades don’t stop there, as Robert Parker followed on to pronounce the 2007 vintage “the greatest Chateauneuf du Pape made since 1978 and 1990”.

We at Ginsberg+Chan are extremely proud to be the exclusive distributors of Clos des Papes, and with good volumes of both red and white back vintages too, we can ensure you a wide range of drinking windows for your cellar.

Available Wines From Jérémy Arnaud