Albert Bichot : Chablis 1er cru "Les Vaucopins" Dom. Long-Depaquit 2022

Characteristics and tasting notes for the Chablis 1er Cru "Les Vaucopins" Domaine Long-Depaquit 2022 by Albert Bichot

Tasting

Colour
This wine has a lovely pale yellow colour, clear and brilliant, with delicate golden highlights.

Nose
Particularly expressive and beautifully powerful, the bouquet opens on a deeply mineral backbone with briny and flinty notes. It then reveals aromas of ripe fruit such as pear, harmoniously blended with subtle touches of milk caramel, vanilla and sweet spices from very elegant oak.

Palate
The attack offers a pleasant sweetness, unveiling indulgent flavours of apricot, quince and candied fruit. The texture is broad and concentrated while retaining great energy. The finish is long and lingering, carried by a tangy freshness and a mouthwatering minerality.

Food and wine pairings
Ideal as an aperitif to whet the appetite, this white wine also pairs wonderfully with refined dishes. It will enhance seafood, such as fish or shellfish in sauce, as well as dishes that combine grains with briny flavours. It is also a superb match for white meats in cream sauce or a delicious mushroom and truffle risotto.

Serving and cellaring
The Chablis 1er Cru "Les Vaucopins" Dom. Long-Depaquit 2022 is best enjoyed at a temperature between 11 and 13°C. Although it can be enjoyed young for its vibrancy, it has excellent ageing potential and can be cellared for drinking until 2032.

The pure expression of Chablis minerality by Albert Bichot

The estate
Founded in 1831 in Beaune, in the heart of Burgundy, Maison Albert Bichot is a historic, independent family-owned company. Now headed by Albéric Bichot, the sixth generation of the family and current owner, this renowned house shines through several prestigious estates. Among them, Domaine Long-Depaquit, acquired in 1968, perfectly illustrates the group's environmental commitment with its level 3 High Environmental Value certification. Combining the négociant tradition with expertise as a vineyard owner, the house strives to reveal the unique identity of each Burgundy terroir through sustainable, respectful viticulture.

The vineyard
The Vaucopins plot covers 5.2 hectares on the right bank of the Serein, in the commune of Chichée, not far from the village of Chablis. This exceptional terroir, often compared to those of the Grands Crus, enjoys a full south-facing exposure and a steep slope that ensure optimal sunshine. The vines, with an average age of 31 years, thrive on clay-limestone soils over a Kimmeridgian marl subsoil rich in marine fossils. This singular geology gives the grapes remarkable concentration and a deeply saline identity.

Vinification and ageing
Following hand harvesting to preserve the integrity of the berries, the Chablis 1er Cru "Les Vaucopins" Dom. Long-Depaquit 2022 undergoes meticulous winemaking. This takes place 85% in stainless steel tanks and 15% in oak barrels one to four years old. The wine is then aged on fine lees for ten months in these same vessels. Finally, the components are reblended for a final two-month maturation period in stainless steel tanks, harmonising the cuvée while preserving its original freshness.

Grape variety
100% Chardonnay