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 2024 vintage in Chablis was marked by exceptionally wet weather, with nearly 50% excess rainfall. Flooding began as early as March, followed by spring frosts and hail on May 1st (nearly 2,000 hectares affected), significantly impacting the vineyards. An unstable flowering period, coulure, millerandage, and strong mildew pressure limited yields. Harvest started in late September, revealing considerable variability between parcels, yet the first juices show fine tension, pronounced minerality, and fresh aromas of white fruit and citrus.
Awards
Burgundy Report - Bill Nanson - Mention - February 2026
The World of Fine Wine - Score: 89-90/100 - January 2026