Varietal

100% Chardonnay.

Tasting notes

Pale gold colour.
Powerful bouquet showing peaches and bergamote aromas with grilled almonds notes.
An ample and powerful wine in the mouth, with notes of dried fruits, spices and citrus.

Food and wine pairing

Perfect with oysters, seafood or fish, as well as grilled meats.

Serving suggestions

Drink ideally at a temperature of 14°C. (57°F.).

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

The grapes were brought to the winery and pressed delicately in a pneumatic press. The must was then cooled down and left to settle, in order to get rid of the roughest lees. The alcoholic fermentation was lead in temperature-controled stainless steel vats at a temperature between 18° and 20°C (64°-68°F) in order to keep as much fruit as possible in the wine. The malolactic fermentation was completed in order to mellow its aromas and get less acidity. Then, the wine was aged on its lees for 18 months with regular pumping over. A small part of the wine (15%) was aged in oak barrels, all of them having already received 1 or 2 vintages to age, so that the oak will leave a discreet imprint on the wine.

Vintage : 2020

Sanitary measures were the hallmark of this harvest, but they didn't stop it! Despite the heat and drought that marked the year, quality was high, although yields were down. The acidity was present, a guarantee of wines that can be laid down... 

The Chablis wines have intense aromas of pink grapefruit and pear. The Premier Crus and Grand Crus were aged in oak barrels, with many 450 and 500-litre barrels contributing a great deal to the wine's finesse and elegance. Malolactic fermentation brought roundness and complexity to our wines.

Awards

INTERNATIONAL WINE CHALLENGE - 90 pts - Silver Medal - January 2022