Domaine Long-Depaquit - Chablis Grand Cru Les Vaudésirs 2006
Ratings: Robert Parker 91–92+/100, Bettane & Desseauve 18/20, RVF 17.5/20, Gault Millau 16/20
Located at the heart of the Grands Crus region, the Vaudésirs Valley is an open book on the geology and history of the Chablis vineyards. This wine has captured all the tension of the vintage, with noticeable but not excessive acidity, making it a quintessential example of a Chablis Grand Cru: both mineral and taut!
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Eye
a beautiful golden color with very bright green highlights
Nose
with citrus notes and delicate floral notes (lily of the valley, chamomile)
Palate
All the intensity of the vintage, with noticeable but not excessive acidity, making this wine a classic example of a Chablis Grand Cru: both mineral and taut
Serve
at 11-13°C
Open
1 hour before
Drink starting at
2011
Drink before
2020
Food and Wine Pairings
To complement the precision and prestige of this grand cru, the best pairings will feature the finest ingredients prepared with a touch of boldness, combined with a focus on exceptional freshness. Try seasonal asparagus with mousseline mayonnaise, or a zucchini espuma with fresh goat cheese and lemon thyme.
Bettane & Desseauve
Rated estate (2020 guide): 3*Stars (High-quality production that serves as a benchmark in its sector)
About the estate:
Cécilia Trimaille has just taken up residence in Chablis, where she is replacing Matthieu Mangenot as head of the Long-Depaquit estate, the Bichot family’s Chablis operation since 1970. The vineyard there 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 yields more than quality. With the exception of the disappointing Les-Lys Premier Cru, all the other wines tasted excellent.
Robert Parker - Wine Advocate
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
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 name in Beaune, Albert Bichot owns the Long-Depaquit estate in Chablis, which encompasses a prestigious selection of crus, including the La Moutonne grand cru—which he holds as a monopoly—and which benefits from the sunniest exposure in the appellation. The wines often exhibit a roundness and generosity that make them enjoyable even when young. While the range may seem 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.
Customer Rating
4/5
based on 1 review
Review by Mr. ROGER B. Published on 11/26/2012
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