Lucien Le Moine is a haute-couture trader/farmer maison created by Mounir Saouma and Rotem Brakin, a Lebanese couple. After the husband spent some time in a monastery and a first attempt at the art of making wine, then embarked on enology studies, he created his structure in 1999 to offer wine from the finest terroirs. The name of the maison comes from the nickname that his friends gave him as a result of his education in the Cistercian cloister: "Le Moine", the Monk. Lucien was the name given to him by the monks. Today, he produces 38 different crus, ranging from village wines to grand crus. The vinification and élevage are very precise and well done, as delicately and naturally as possible. A must-see.

The Chablis Grand Cru appellation includes seven distinct climats, each more exceptional than the last. The Les Preuses climat, which derives its name from the word ‘pierre’ meaning ‘stone’, is renowned for its highly mineral wines. The Chardonnay vines, which face south and south-west, climb on clay-limestone soils and benefit from the region’s long, sunny days. In the winery, the juices are vinified and matured in the purest Burgundy tradition, with minimal human intervention.
The pale colour with bright green reflections reveals an intense nose of white-fleshed fruit, such as pear and apple, combined with delicate floral notes sublimated by a fine minerality. The complex, generous palate displays tremendous fruit and floral aromas, leading to a deliciously long finish. This superb wine requires time to reach its peak.