Domaine de l'Enclos - 1er Cru Vau de Vey 2018
93/100
RVF
Still spirited and wild, we appreciate its aromatic intensity, which evokes a basket of orchard fruits. Its freshness—typical of the climate—lends it a lightness. A 1er Cru to enjoy now or to cellar to discover its full potential and complexity.
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Eye
Golden Yellow Dress
Nose
Mild spices and yellow fruits
Palate
Full-bodied and generous, with a structure built on tension
Serve
At 10-12°C
Drink before
2025
Food and Wine Pairings
Pairs well with a platter of oysters, scallops, snails...
RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France
Wine rated (2021 guide) 93/100
Rated Winery (2021 Guide) New Winery (Please note that this guide is a ranking, and as such, all the wineries listed here—even those without a star—represent, in our view, the excellence of French winemaking.)
About the wine:
Floral notes and a sleek, very lively profile in Vau de Vey: its spicy finish rolls delightfully across the tongue and cuts through the ripe fruit.
About the estate:
With 29 hectares of vineyards (certified organic in 2018), this estate—founded in 2016—is built upon the vineyards preserved by Romain and Damien Bouchard, the sons of Pascal Bouchard, who sold his wine trading business to Albert Bichot in 2015. In the grounds of a beautiful Chablis estate, an underground cellar was built to house the hand-harvested grapes, which are vinified using indigenous yeasts and with no additives other than a small amount of sulfur after pressing and bottling. With 1.5 hectares of Grand Cru vineyards (Clos, Blanchot, Vaudésir), 8 hectares of Premier Cru vineyards (including Fourchaume, Mont de Milieu, and Vau de Vey), and the remainder planted with Chablis and Petit Chablis, this estate has everything it takes to become a sure bet within the appellation. The generous, ripe wines may disconcert fans of refined Chablis, but they are breathing new life into the local wine scene.
Customer Rating
4.5/5
based on 4 reviews
Review by Mr. THIERRY S. Published on August 12, 2022
An excellent Premier Cru that’s well worth the price of some Grands Crus. Everything we love about a Chablis is right here: minerality, a slightly tart attack that quickly gives way to a lovely roundness, and fruitiness. Great value for the price.
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Review by Mr. JACQUES R. Published on May 15, 2021
Beautiful, well-balanced acidity; a harmonious blend of liveliness, structure, and minerality. A lovely Chablis—guaranteed to please.
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Review by Mr. FREDERIC T. Published on January 16, 2021
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Review by Mr. BERNARD L. Published on September 26, 2020
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