Chablis 1er Cru "Les Vaucopins"
Domaine Long-Depaquit
Situation
Chablis
Level
AOC Premier Cru
Grape variety
Chardonnay
"Les Vaucopins" is a Premier Cru in a class of its own among the wide range of Domaine Long-Depaquit's wines. Located on the right bank of the Serein river, this Climat is located in the commune of Chichée, 3 kms south-east of Chablis.
This terroir is remarkably similar to that of the Grand Crus: southern exposure, a steep slope and numerous Kimmeridgian outcrops, which give Chablis wines their typical minerality. This noble terroir along with frequently warm conditions yield classy Premier Cru wines with the same potential as the greatest Chablis.
Tasting
The Vaucopins cuvée is the archetype of the minerality found in the wines of Chablis. A complex combination of fleshy fruit, notes of smoke and gunflint paired with a lively, vivacious structure. Highly concentrated flavours on the palate, which boasts exceptional length.
Food/wine pairing
Taste this wine with fish and seafood, grilled or with sauce, or with roasted or stewed poultry and white meats.
Recipe suggestion: seared scallops with citrus butter
Serving and keeping
Serve between 11 and 13°C (52-55°F).
To taste when young or to keep 5 to 7 years and more.
Vintages
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The vineyard
Parcel size: 5.2 ha (12.8 acres) plot
Soil: Predominantly limestone soil overlying subsoil composed of Kimmeridgian marls
Average age of the vine: 30 years
Vinification
Harvest: Handpicked
Vatting: In stainless steel vats (85%) ; In 1 to 4-year-old oak barrels (15%)
Vatting time: 10 months
Ageing
Ageing: In oak barrels 15%, and final ageing in stainless steel vats (100%)
Ageing time: 2 months, on fine lees
James Suckling.com (February 12th, 2019)
2017 Burgundy : A nuanced, terroir-driven vintage: 93/100
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A great and rather classical selection of Chablis
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