Albert Bichot : Chablis 1er cru "Les Vaillons" Dom. Long-Depaquit 2023

Characteristics and tasting tips for Chablis 1er cru "Les Vaillons" Domaine Long-Depaquit 2023 d'Albert Bichot

Tasting

Color
The color is a pale yellow with bright highlights.

Nose
The nose is expressive, combining floral notes with aromas of fresh fruit.

Palate
The palate seduces with its fullness and power. Its mineral, lively and structuring framework gives it an ideal balance, extending into a harmonious finish.

Food and wine pairings

This Chablis Premier Cru pairs perfectly with fish and seafood, grilled or with a sauce. It also harmonizes wonderfully with poultry and white meats, roasted or cooked in a sauce. For an exceptional pairing, a seafood aumônière is recommended.

Service and storage

Serve between 11 and 13°C. This wine can be enjoyed young or cellared until approx. 2030.

A fresh and precise Chablis Premier Cru

The estate

Founded in Monthélie in 1831 by Bernard Bichot, the House of Albert Bichot embodies nearly two centuries of Burgundian know-how. Today managed by Albéric Bichot, this family business brings together six estates with a total of over 100 hectares of vines, including 13 hectares of Grand Crus and 26 hectares of Premier Crus. The prestigious Domaine Long-Depaquit in Chablis accounts for 65 hectares. A pioneer in organic farming, the house offers the most extensive range of organic wines in Burgundy.

The vineyard

This Chablis Premier Cru stretches over 4.85 hectares on the left bank of the Serein. The vines, which are 46 years old on average, grow on Kimmeridgian marl covered by a thin, predominantly clay layer. The cuvée is created from the blend of several climats of the Vaillons hill, dominated by the more clay-rich Les Epinottes climat, which contributes a beautiful aromatic complexity.

Winemaking and aging

The grapes are harvested by hand and then carefully sorted. After slow and gentle pressing at moderate pressure, alcoholic fermentation and aging on fine lees take place over 10 months in stainless steel tanks (90%) and oak barrels (10%, 1 to 5 wines). An additional 2 months of aging in stainless steel tanks completes the process.

Grape variety

This Burgundy wine is 100% Chardonnay.