CHABLIS PREMIER CRU VAUCOUPIN

CHABLIS PREMIER CRU
VAUCOUPIN 2023

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2023 2024

Grape variety

Chardonnay.

Tasting notes

Colour: Pale gold.

Nose: An intense, powerful bouquet showing peaches and bergamote aromas with grilled almonds notes.

Palate: In the mouth, the wine is ample and powerful, with notes of dried fruits, spices and citrus.

Wine and food pairing

Perfect with hot oysters, fish in sauce, but also white meats (veal, poultry). Sushi goes perfectly with its minerality. Goat cheeses, Blues and Comté.

Serving temperature

Serve ideally at around 14°C / 57°F.

Ageing potential

Already very pleasant, it will express its full potential up to 4 to 6 years after its vintage.

Origin

The 27 hectares of Vaucoupin's vines are located on the right bank of the Serein river in the commune of Chichée.

As for the history, the name Vaucoupin could refer to the structure of the vineyard itself. It could mean that the valley used to covered with woods that were cut at a time or shared between several different owners. It might also refer a former owner, named Coupin.

Our cuvée comes from grapes harvested on very old vines with roots burrowing deeply into the stony, clay and limestone soils.

Vinification and maturing

The grapes were brought in as musts and underwent a slow pneumatic pressing followed by a very cold static settling before alcoholic fermentation, which lasted 10 days in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks (18 to 20°C). After 3 days, 15% of the juice was
racked into barrels. Aged for 18 months on its lees, with frequent pumping over. 100% malolactic fermentation. Light filtration before bottling.

Vintage : 2023

The ideal weather conditions in Burgundy in 2023, characterised by a favourable spring, a hot summer with cool nights, moderate rainfall and an early autumn harvest, played a key role in the high yields and exceptional quality of the grapes at harvest time.

The white wines are distinguished by their elegance, complexity and liveliness. Subtle aromas of white fruit, citrus and floral notes add to their remarkable freshness.

The red wines are powerful and well-balanced, with aromas of red and black fruit, as well as spicy and mineral nuances. The silky tannins add an elegant structure, promising harmonious ageing.

In short, these are expressive, fruity wines with very fine aromatic profiles.

CHABLIS PREMIER CRU VAUCOUPIN 2023