The main mission of the ‘Piliers Chablisiens’ is to promote Chablis wines at various festivals - local, national or international. This wine brotherhood was founded in 1953 by a notary from Chablis, Maître René Sotty. He wanted to reward all those who had rendered outstanding services to the values and quality of Chablis wines.

During a visit to Mont Saint Michel in Normandy, René Sotty was overwhelmed by the ‘Gros Piliers’, the mighty columns of the crypt, which supported the entire weight of the abbey. So the parallel was drawn: The ‘Piliers Chablisiens’ support the values of Chablis wines.