Domaine Long-Depaquit - Chablis 1er Cru Les Vaillons 2011
New vintage: The 2010 was rated: Robert Parker 89/100, Bettane & Desseauve 16/20 (Immediate Enjoyment + Readers' Choice Award), Gault Millau 16.5/20, RVF 14/20, Guide Hachette Mention
Located on the left bank of the Serein, on the outskirts of Chablis, the "Les Vaillons" vineyard holds the secret to a timeless terroir. The Chardonnay expresses itself with a distinct floral character, followed by subtle woody notes and fresh fruit. A wine with perfect tension and minerality!
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Eye
attractive color, a very bright pale yellow
Nose
distinct floral aromas, followed by subtle woody notes and fresh fruit
Palate
A well-structured, crisp, and balanced wine, already showing good depth—typical of a Premier Cru. Notes of linden blossom and almond blend delicately before giving way to a long, velvety finish
Serve
at 11-13°C
Open
1 hour before
Drink from
2013
Drink before
2019
Food and wine pairings
Il faudra équilibrer la tension et le caractère minéral de ce vin avec des plats présentant une belle palette de saveurs et une chair bien présente. On pense par exemple à une marinade de saumon à l'aneth et sa charlotte tiède de poireaux au balsamique pour le contraste des saveurs. Sur une volaille grillée, le croquant de la peau et le fondant de la chair seront un bon contrepoint à la finale boisée et la précision du vin... <br/>
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.