Varietal

Chardonnay.

Tasting notes

Pale gold in colour.

An intense, powerful bouquet showing peaches and bergamote aromas with grilled almonds notes.

In the mouth, the wine is ample and powerful, 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

Serve ideally at around 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

Grapes were 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 to mellow the aromas and get less acidity. Then, the wine was aged on its lees for 18 months with regular pumping over, for a small part (15%) 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 : 2024

The year 2024 in Chablis was marked by exceptionally wet weather, with rainfall exceeding the average by around 50%. From March onwards, the region suffered flooding due to the Serein river bursting its banks and record rainfall, followed by spring frosts in an already waterlogged environment. Hail also affected the vineyards, particularly on 1 May: nearly 2,000 hectares were partially or totally impacted. Flowering took place in unstable conditions, leading to coulure and millerandage, while mildew, encouraged by the humidity, weighed on the potential yield. The harvest began at the end of September, with considerable variation between plots. Despite these challenges, the first juices reveal a beautiful Chablis character, with marked tension, assertive minerality and invigorating aromas of fresh white fruit and citrus.

Awards

The World of Fine Wine - Score: 89-90/100 - January 2026