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

Chablis 1er Cru|White wine

4/5 (30 customers)

90/100

Robert Parker

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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, silky, and elegant wine 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

Regions

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

Viticulture

Traditional and well-crafted

Grape Harvest

At optimal maturity

Wine Production

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

Livestock Farming

30% aged in oak barrels for 11 months

Alcohol content

12,5%

Eye

Pale yellow, clear, and bright

Nose

Elegant, light, subtle, balanced

Palate

Beautiful minerality, suppleness, and great finesse. With its refined character, long finish, and flinty notes, this is a wine with 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 launched their own winemaking business; today, under the leadership of Adrien Michaut, the estate (HVE-certified) covers more than 53 hectares and has established itself as a reliable 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-bodied to full-bodied wine that is silky and elegant, with racy acidity and a salty finish with delicate musky notes.

Customer Rating

4/5

based on 30 reviews

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

Delicious with a cream-braised chicken