Chablis 1er Cru "Les Vaillons"

Located on the left bank of the Serein River, just on the outskirts of Chablis, “Les Vaillons” offers a classic example of what the region has to offer. Nestled on the slopes of the Valvan valley, our plot lies at the heart of this famous Premier Cru vineyard, in "Les Epinottes".

Tasting

Very precise floral notes on the nose followed by subtle notes of oak and fresh fruit. Good structure on the palate. This wine is tangy, well balanced and already showing the lovely fullness one would expect from a Premier Cru. A combination of linden blossom and almond give way to a long, rounded finish.

Food/wine pairing

This wine’s precision and minerality should be counterbalanced by dishes that feature a wide variety of flavours and have substance to them. Generally speaking, this Premier Cru pairs well with seafood, scallops, fish and white meats.

Serving and keeping

Serve between 11 and 13°C (52°F - 55°F).
Our Chablis Premier Cru “Les Vaillons” is a wine to enjoy while fruity. However, it may be laid down between 5 and 10 years.

Vintages

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The vineyard

Parcel size: 4.80 ha (11.9 acre) plot
Soil: Brown and red calcareous and Kimmeridgian clay
Average age of the vine: 36 years

Vinification

Harvest: Handpicked
Vatting: In stainless steel vats (90%) ; In 1 to 5-year-old oak barrels (10%)

Ageing

Ageing: In oak barrels 10%, and final ageing in stainless steel vats (100%)
Ageing time: 10 months in oak barrels and vats ; Final ageing in stainless steel vats 12 months, on fine lees