Domaine Long-Depaquit - Grand Cru Les Blanchots 2018
17/20 Coup de Coeur
RVF
92+/100
Robert Parker
The presence of bluish clay and sunlight that falls mainly in the morning give the "Blanchots" a very distinctive character, endowing the wine with a dominant floral quality and remarkable finesse, full-bodied and generous, with great harmony, and a very mineral finish that is slightly iodine-like and smoky. A true Chablis masterpiece!
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Nose
Dominated by a bouquet of white flowers (lilies, roses)
Palate
Full-bodied and generous, with great balance, and a very mineral finish with subtle hints of iodine and smoke (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). Alternatively, tender, succulent grilled white meats or braised dishes are a perfect match. 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, setting the standard in its sector)
About the estate:
Cécilia Trimaille has just settled in Chablis, taking over from Matthieu Mangenot at the helm of Domaine Long-Depaquit, the Bichot family’s Chablis estate since 1970. The vineyard here is one of the most comprehensive in the region, spanning 65 hectares, including 5 of the appellation’s 7 grands crus (not counting the famous Moutonne monopole); a tasting here offers a wonderful glimpse into the diversity of the area’s terroirs. The 2017 vintage was 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 excellent.
Robert Parker - Wine Advocate
Wine rated 92+/100 (2017 vintage) (An outstanding wine)
Estate 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 – Editor's Choice (2017 vintage)
Rated estate (2020 guide) Selected (Please note that this guide is a ranking, and as such, all the estates listed here—even those without a star—represent, in our view, the pinnacle of French winemaking.)
About the estate:
A well-known Beaune-based producer, Albert Bichot owns the Long-Depaquit estate in Chablis, which encompasses a prestigious selection of vineyards, including the La Moutonne grand cru—which he holds as a monopoly—benefiting from the sunniest exposure in the appellation. The wines often express a roundness and generosity that make them approachable when young. While the range appears more consistent, the expression of the terroirs can certainly gain in intensity and precision. Cécilia Trimaille, 31, the new estate manager, will strive to support this progress.
Customer rating
4/5
based on 1 review
Review by Mr. PHILIPPE F. Posted on August 12, 2023
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