Chablis Grand Cru "Les Vaudésirs" Domaine Long-Depaquit 2019

Presentation

Presentation
At the heart of the Grand Crus sector, the Vaudésirs valley is a textbook example of the geology and history of Chablis' vineyards and bears witness to the erosion that followed the last ice age.
Our plot is located on abrupt slopes with full southern exposure, which gives the vines high levels of regular sunshine. Here, Kimmeridgian outcrops are very numerous, which is expressed in the wines particularly pronounced minerality.
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Terroir
Calcareous clay soil overlying subsoil composed of Kimmeridgian limestone marls.
Winemaking
Handpicking, sorting of the grapes, gentle pressing so as to respect the fruit.
Alcoholic fermentation and aging on fine lees: 75% in stainless steel vats and 25% in 1 to 5-year-old oak barrels for 10 months.
Finished aging in stainless steel vats for 6 months.
Varietal
Chardonnay
Specifications
Surface area of the vineyard : 6,42 ac
Age of vines : 27 years old
AB Agriculture Biologique en conversion

Advice

Serving
Serve between 12 and 14°C (53-57°F).
To taste when young or to keep 5 to 10 years and more.
Tasting
Sophisticated nose that combines notes of citrus fruit and white flowers. Flavourful palate that is both full-bodied and taut, with pronounced minerality.
Food pairings
Finely prepared fine fish and crustaceans (lobster, rock lobster …)
Roasted or stewed poultry and white meats
Recipe suggestion: lobster risotto with vegetables
Quotes
The World of Fine Wine: 94-95/100 (2022)
Allen Meadows: 91-94/100 (2021)
Tim Atkin: 95/100 (2020)

Reviews

91-93/100
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94/100
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91/100
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