Domaine Long-Depaquit - Grand Cru Les Blanchots 2018
17/20 Coup de Coeur
RVF
92+/100
Robert Parker
The presence of bluish clay and mainly morning sunshine give the "Blanchots" a very distinctive character, giving the wine a dominant floral character and remarkable finesse, full-bodied and generous, with great harmony and a very mineral finish with slight hints of iodine and smoke. A great Chablis!
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Nose
Dominated by a bouquet of white flowers (lilies, roses)
Mouth
Full-bodied and generous, with great harmony and a very mineral finish that is slightly salty and smoky (flint, pencil lead).
Serve
At 11-13°C
Open
1 hour before
Drink before
2028
Food and wine pairings
The mineral purity of this wine pairs beautifully with Japanese cuisine featuring raw fish (such as sea bream sushi or pollock maki, for example). Alternatively, tender, creamy white meats, either grilled or cooked in a casserole, are also perfect. When it comes to cheese, opt for small fresh goat cheeses or herb-flavored faisselle.
Bettane & Desseauve
Rated estate (2020 guide) 3 stars (High-quality production, serving as a benchmark in its sector)
About the estate:
Cécilia Trimaille has just taken up residence in Chablis, replacing Matthieu Mangenot at the helm of the Long-Depaquit estate, the Chablis branch of the Bichot family since 1970. The vineyard is one of the most comprehensive in the region, covering 65 hectares, including five of the appellation's seven grands crus (not counting the famous La Moutonne monopole). A tasting here provides a good overview of the diversity of the area's terroirs. The 2017 vintage is good, despite the spring frost, which affected volumes more than quality. With the exception of the disappointing Les Lys premier cru, all the other vintages tasted well.
Robert Parker - Wine Advocate
Wine rated 92+/100 (2017 vintage) (Outstanding wine)
Rated Recommended (Wine producer recommended by Robert Parker - The Wine Advocate)
RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France
Wine rated 17/20 Favorite (2017 vintage)
Rated estate (2020 guide) Selected (Please note that this guide is a ranking and, as such, all the estates listed in it, even those without stars, represent, in our opinion, the excellence of French production.)
About the estate:
A well-known Beaune-based producer, Albert Bichot owns the Long-Depaquit estate in Chablis, which is established on a prestigious range of crus, including the La Moutonne grand cru, which enjoys the sunniest exposure in the appellation. The wines often express a roundness and generosity that makes them accessible when young. While the range appears more consistent, the expression of the terroirs could certainly gain in intensity and precision. Cécilia Trimaille, 31, the new estate manager, will strive to support this progress.