Chablis
Domaine Long-Depaquit
Situation
Chablis
Level
AOC Village
Grape variety
Chardonnay
In northern Burgundy, not far from Auxerre, the Chablis appellation covers an approximately fifteen-kilometre radius around the village of the same name. It was the monks of the Cistercian abbey of Pontigny who began growing vines in the region. Chablis is located at the south-eastern extremity of the Paris Basin. The grapes used to craft this Chablis at the Domaine Long-Depaquit estate come from a mosaic of terroirs, which lends remarkable complexity to the wine.
Tasting
Very pure nose that is typical of Chablis (white flowers, flint) opening up to a palate that boasts an elegant combination of almond notes and lovely vivacity.
Food/wine pairing
Keep it classic with this Chablis! Enjoy its freshness as an aperitif or, with a meal, pair it with seafood or fish in order to appreciate its richness.
Serving and keeping
Serve between 9° and 11°C (48°F - 52°F) to best appreciate all of this wine’s freshness and minerality.
An easy-drinking wine that is best enjoyed within 3 to 5 years
Vintages
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The vineyard
Parcel size: Plots totalling 40 ha
Soil: Calcareous and Kimmeridgian clay
Vinification
Vatting: In stainless steel vats (100%)
Ageing
Ageing: In stainless steel vats (100%) on fine lees
Ageing time: 10 months
Wine Spectator (December 31, 2015 - January 15, 2016)
2013 vintage: The unique white Burgundy wine selected among 40 different white wines from all over the world priced at $20 or less.
Download PDFJames Suckling.com (February 12th, 2019)
2017 Burgundy : A nuanced, terroir-driven vintage: 90/100
Download PDFBurgundy Report by Bill Nanson (January 2020)
A great and rather classical selection of Chablis
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