Chablis 1er Cru "Les Vaillons"

The name of this Premier Cru is derived from the Latin word "vallis" meaning "small valley".
This wine comes from the blending of several Climats of the hill of "Vaillons", mainly the Climate of "Epinottes" where the soil contains a high proportion of clay. The combination of several plots with variations in topography boat great aromatic complexity.

Tasting

Expressive nose redolent of flowers and fresh fruit. Full-bodied and tangy on the palate featuring perfect balance. Long, delectable finish.

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: seafood crepes

Serving and keeping

Serve between 11 and 13°C (52-55°F).
To taste when young or to keep 5 to 7 years.

Vintages

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The vineyard

Parcel size: 4.85 ha (11.9 acres)
Soil: Reddish brown soil containing a high proportion of clay overlying subsoil composed of Kimmeridgian marls
Average age of the vine: 46 years

Vinification

Harvest: Handpicked
Fermentation: 90% in stainless steel vats and 10% in 1 to 5-year-old oak barrels

Ageing

Ageing: 90% in stainless steel vats and 10% in 1 to 5-year-old oak barrels during 10 months on fines lees. Finished aging in stainless steel vats for 2 months.