Domaine Long-Depaquit - Chablis Grand Cru Bougros 2008
Rating: Robert Parker 91/100
Benefiting from a favorable southwest-facing slope bathed in afternoon sunshine, the "Bougros" Grand Cru vineyard—the westernmost of the Grands Crus—produces a wine with aromas of toasted bread and ripe fruit, a dense, mineral-driven structure, and an incredibly expressive finish!
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Eye
A stunning golden yellow dress. Brioche
Nose
Toasted bread and ripe fruit are just some of the aromas on the nose
Palate
A dense structure, but the minerality—as is typical of Chablis—always has the final say! The finish is silky, long, and incredibly expressive
Serve
at 10-12°C
Open
1 hour before
Drink from
2011
Drink before
2023
Food and wine pairings
At the table, it pairs wonderfully with fine white meats (braised guinea fowl thighs served on a bed of porcini and boletus mushrooms), a Comté omelet, or bold cheeses (Appenzeller, Ossau-Iraty, fresh cumin-flavored Munster).
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
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 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.