Domaine de la Motte - Chablis Vau-Ligneau 1er Cru 2017

Chablis 1er Cru|White wine

4/5 (29 customers)

90/100

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“Complex aromas of mandarin, oyster shell, iodine, peach, and beeswax introduce the 2017 Chablis 1er Cru Vau-Ligneau, a medium- to full-bodied wine that is silky and elegant, with racy acidity and a delicately musky, briny finish. ” (Wine Advocate 2019 - William Kelley) Pure subtlety!

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Estate

Domaine de La Motte

Vintage

1er Cru Vau-Ligneau

Vintage

2017

Designation

Chablis 1er Cru

Region

Burgundy

Grape varieties

100% Chardonnay

Terroirs

South-southeast-facing Kimmeridgian soils composed of white clay at depth

Viticulture

Traditional and refined

Grape Harvest

At peak ripeness

Winemaking

Pneumatic pressing, alcoholic fermentation in stainless steel tanks with temperature control for approximately 15 days, malolactic fermentation in stainless steel tanks

Livestock farming

Aged 30% in oak barrels for 11 months

Alcohol content

12,5%

Eye

Pale yellow in color, clear and bright

Nose

Elegant, light, subtle, balanced

Palate

Beautiful minerality, suppleness, and great finesse. With its elegant finish and flinty notes, this is a wine with excellent aging potential.

Serve

At 10-12°C

Drink before

2027

Guard

5 to 10 years

Food and wine pairings

It pairs perfectly with frog legs, grilled scallop skewers, tuna tartare, and ham with parsley...

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About the estate:

Henri Michaut planted the first vines in 1947 and was a long-time member of the La Chablisienne cooperative. Following in his footsteps, his family successfully ventured into winemaking; today, under the leadership of Adrien Michaut, the estate (HVE-certified) spans over 53 hectares and has established itself as a trusted name in the Chablis region.

Robert Parker - Wine Advocate

Wine rated (2019 guide) 90/100 (Excellent wine)

About the wine:

Complex aromas of mandarin, oyster shell, iodine, peach, and beeswax introduce the 2017 Chablis 1er Cru Vau-Ligneau, a medium- to full-bodied wine that is silky and elegant, with lively acidity and a delicately musky, briny finish.

Customer rating

4/5

based on 29 reviews

Review by Mr. JUAN JOSE G. Posted on April 23, 2021

Delicious with a cream-braised chicken