Varietal
100% Chardonnay.
Tasting notes
Pale gold in color with green highlights.
Complex and open nose, a minerality lightly smoked reminiscent of citrus fruit zest, white peach, fresh spices such as mint.
Franc, very fresh and fruity on the palate with aromas of grapefruit and almond. Persistent on a mineral finish typical of the terroir.
Food and wine pairing
Ideal with salmon and beurre blanc, but also with roasted capon or guinea fowl.
Serving suggestions
14°C
Ageing potential
Already very pleasant, it will express its full potential up to 4 to 6 years after its vintage.
Origin
The 27 hectares of Vaucoupin’s vines are located on the right bank of the Serein river in the commune of Chichée.
As for the history, the name Vaucoupin could refer to the structure of the vineyard itself. It could mean that the valley used to covered with woods that were cut at a time or shared between several different owners. It might also refer a former owner, named Coupin.
Our cuvée comes from grapes harvested on very old vines with roots burrowing deeply into the stony, clay and limestone soils.
Vinification and maturing
- Cold static settling
Vintage : 2008
The vegetative cycle of the 2008 vintage followed the ups and downs of the weather, resulting in late budburst, heterogeneous flowering and fungal infections necessitating all the winemaker’s savoir-faire. For the second consecutive year, the harvest experienced a deficit of between 10-50% in terms of volume, due to some bad weather in the spring, heavy frosts in April and millerandage. The Muscadet region was one of the most affected by frost while the Centre, although spared the frost, suffered major hailstorms in early July which limited yields. The summer was cold and wet, but as for all northerly regions, it is the conditions in September and October which determine the maturity of the grapes. From early September, good winds dried out any pockets of mold and sunhine helped concentrate the sugar in the berries and balance the acidity. The late harvest ensured the vines profited from the best of the sunny weather for a vintage that is particularly balanced, with fine freshness and fruit. The whites in particular are looking particularly promising.