2023 Cyprien Arlaud Scritch Chablis

The 2023 SCRITCH Chablis is a bright, energetic expression of Chardonnay with classic Chablis minerality. The nose shows aromas of lemon zest, green apple, citrus blossom and a subtle iodine/seashell character. On the palate it is fresh, precise and mineral-driven, with crisp acidity supporting flavours of citrus, orchard fruit and wet stone. A chalky texture and saline edge carry through to a long, clean finish.

Drinking Window: Enjoy now for its youthful freshness or over the next 3–5 years as the mineral complexity develops. (Estimated based on style and vintage.)

Food Pairing Suggestions: Oysters and shellfish, Grilled white fish, Herb-crusted cod, Goat's cheese, Mushroom risotto

Vineyard & Winemaking

The fruit comes from a parcel in Beine, in the Chablis region, planted on clay-loam soils over Barrois limestone and Exogyra marls, the classic Kimmeridgian-type geology that gives Chablis its distinctive mineral profile.

Winemaking is deliberately minimalist; Long whole-cluster pressing, Native (indigenous) yeast fermentation, Fermentation in stainless steel tanks, Lees ageing with malolactic fermentation, Gravity racking, Bottled without fining Produced from organically farmed vineyards 

Winery Information – Cyprien Arlaud & SCRITCH

Cyprien Arlaud is the winemaker behind the renowned Domaine Arlaud in Morey-Saint-Denis, Côte de Nuits. The family estate is widely respected for its organic and biodynamic approach and for producing terroir-focused Burgundy wines. 

SCRITCH is a separate contemporary range of organic white Burgundies created by Cyprien Arlaud. The project sources fruit from carefully selected growers across Burgundy and vinifies the wines in Morey-Saint-Denis. The range includes Chablis, Mâcon, Bourgogne Chardonnay, Bourgogne Aligoté and Hautes-Côtes de Beaune. 

The name“SCRITCH” refers to the sound of chalk writing on barrels and slate boards in Burgundy cellars—a nod to both traditional cellar practices and a childhood memory of Cyprien's children drawing with chalk during harvest and vinification.