On the left bank of the Serein, La Chapelle-Vaupelteigne stretches along the foot of vine-covered slopes. The river, vineyards and Saint-Sébastien church offer three tangible points of reference: landscape, history and wine. If you are planning a stay, these themes can help you get a feel for the place and decide which aspect interests you most.

Riverbank and vineyards

The commune covers 504 hectares, of which 120 hectares are vineyards. Its elevation ranges from 122 to 252 metres. La Chapelle-Vaupelteigne stretches along the left bank of the Serein; the vineyards cover the slopes at the foot of the village. Together, these details give a precise picture of the landscape: the riverbank and slopes are as much a part of it as the vineyards, which account for some of the commune’s area. If you like to consider winegrowing in the context of a specific location, these figures and geographical relationships provide useful orientation.

One named part of this wine-growing landscape is the Premier Cru La Fourchaume. It covers 35 hectares and is among the vineyards on the slopes of La Chapelle-Vaupelteigne. The 35 hectares refer to La Fourchaume, while the 120 hectares describe the commune’s vineyards as a whole. These figures represent different scales: one for a named Premier Cru, the other for the vineyards throughout the commune.

Saint-Sébastien: church and history

The parish church of Saint-Sébastien stands halfway up a wooded slope and overlooks the village. Its position visibly connects it to the terrain that also shapes the vineyards. The church is documented as early as 1121, when Robert, Bishop of Langres, transferred it to the Benedictine Abbey of Saint-Michel de Tonnerre. A decree dated 9 December 1929 protected Saint-Sébastien as a historic monument.

The church can therefore be situated both geographically and historically: it is part of the hillside setting and is also linked to a specific medieval transfer. This connection may be of particular interest if, alongside the landscape, you would like to explore the history of a particular place. The details about its location and the transfer tell different parts of its story.

Chablis wines and tastings

Domaine Alexandre in La Chapelle-Vaupelteigne offers tastings of Chablis wines. Check the current visitor arrangements before you travel. This allows you to include this specific wine experience in your travel plans and fit the tasting in around your visit, without assuming fixed times.

The family-run Domaine Alexandre has been passed down through three generations. Its range includes Petit Chablis, Chablis, Chablis Cuvée Vieilles Vignes and Chablis Premier Cru Fourchaume; the wine selection may change. The tasting offers a different way to explore the subject of wine than looking at the vineyards and their location: the focus here is on sampling Chablis wines.

Domaine Goulley Philippe also contributes to the history of winegrowing in the area. Its wines are made exclusively from its own grapes. Since 1991, it has been the first estate in the Chablis region to receive organic farming certification. This gives you a clear point of comparison: a tasting is listed as a visitor activity at Domaine Alexandre, while Domaine Goulley Philippe is notable for the origin of its grapes and the history of its certification.

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