La Chapelle-Vaupelteigne: Vineyards and History

La Chapelle-Vaupelteigne combines its setting on the Serein with vineyards on the slopes and the parish church of Saint-Sébastien as a historic landmark. This gives you three specific themes to consider when choosing a stay: river scenery, winegrowing and local history. If you are looking for a hotel in La Chapelle-Vaupelteigne, these highlights can help you narrow down the purpose of your trip. The commune lies in the Chablis area, and both its landscape and its wineries give the place a strong connection to wine.

Location on the Serein and Vineyards

The commune stretches along the left bank of the Serein and at the foot of slopes covered with vineyards. It covers 504 hectares, of which 120 hectares are vineyards. Its elevation ranges from 122 to 252 metres. La Fourchaume is a specific name associated with the wine landscape: the Premier Cru covers 35 hectares and is part of the vineyards on the slopes of La Chapelle-Vaupelteigne. The figures refer to different scales: 120 hectares of vineyards within the commune and 35 hectares for the Premier Cru La Fourchaume.

The Church of Saint-Sébastien

The parish church of Saint-Sébastien stands halfway up a wooded slope, overlooking the village. Its history links a church transfer with a later heritage designation: in 1121, Robert, Bishop of Langres, transferred the church to the Benedictine Abbey of Saint-Michel de Tonnerre. On 9 December 1929, a decree added it to the supplementary list of historic monuments. These two dates mark different milestones: first its transfer to the abbey, and later its protection as a monument. Together with its position on the slope, the church makes the local history visible in the landscape.

Wine Tastings and Wineries

Domaine Alexandre offers a tasting of Chablis wines in La Chapelle-Vaupelteigne. If you plan to make this visit a set part of your itinerary, check the latest visiting arrangements before you travel. Olivier runs the 13-hectare Domaine Alexandre, a family winery that has been passed down for three generations. The winery markets four wines: Petit Chablis, Chablis, Chablis Cuvée Vieilles Vignes and Chablis Premier Cru Fourchaume. The range may change. The name Fourchaume therefore appears in two contexts: as a 35-hectare Premier Cru in the wine landscape and as part of the name of a wine marketed by Domaine Alexandre.

Domaine Goulley Philippe also has a connection to the history of winegrowing: in 1991, it became the first winery in the Chablis area to receive organic farming certification. Its wines are made exclusively from grapes grown on its own vineyards.

Planning Your Stay

When looking for a hotel, you can prioritise your interests: if a tasting at Domaine Alexandre is the reason for your visit, check the latest visiting arrangements in advance. If you would like to get to know the area through its history and landscape, the church, the banks of the Serein and the vineyards are the main highlights. Then compare specific hotel offers based on your travel dates and personal requirements.

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