1er Cru Vaucoupin Chablis

Winery: Domaine Brigitte Cerveau
Region: France 
Locale: Burgundy 
Appellation: Chablis 
Designation: AOC 

In a few words: Pretty straw yellow dress quite sustained. From the opening, an exemplary fruit dominates a particularly expressive and fragrant nose. Beautiful aromas of citrus, pear and mirabelle, complemented by a pleasant touch of minerality. Superb texture. Mouth fleshy and dominated by citrus fruits. Oily, coated, almost unctuous finish for a particularly charming vintage. 

Site: Clay, limestone, Kimmeridgian soils. 7ha 32-35 year old vines planted, rest of 1.3ha vineyard is 95 year old vines on the right bank of the river Serene.

Grapes: Chardonnay

Fermentation and Aging: Traditional fermentation in barrique. Aged 12 months in barrique & 6 months in stainless.

Notes: Age for 7-8 years. Serve at a temperature of 12°C. Accompany andouillettes, snails, white meats, veal rice, some cheeses such as epoisses. 8000 bottles produced.