Chablis 1er Cru "Les Vaucopins"

"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)
Soil: Predominantly limestone soil overlying subsoil composed of Kimmeridgian marls
Average age of the vine: 30 years

Vinification

Harvest: Handpicked
Fermentation: 85% in stainless steel vats and 15% in 1 to 4-year-old oak barrels

Ageing

Ageing: 85% in stainless steel vats and 15% in 1 to 4-year-old oak barrels during 10 months on fines lees. Finished aging in stainless steel vats for 2 months.