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    Domaine Michaut Chablis 1er Cru "Vaucoupin"

    2020
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    History

    Originally founded in Épineuil, our Estate's vineyard lies around the small village of Chichée, through which the Serein river flows, making it a terroir recognised for bringing freshness, elegance and distinction to our wines.

    Chablis 1er Cru "Vaucoupin"

    Grape variety

    Chardonnay

    Origin

    Located in northern Burgundy near Auxerre, the Chablis vineyards are alongside a small river aptly named: the Serein ("Serene"). The Climat "Vaucoupin" is located
    southeast of the village of Chablis, east of the village of Chichée.

    Soil

    The Chablis region is a limestone plateau cut by valleys. The Premier Crus lie on a stratum dating from the Kimmeridgian (155 millions years BC) with alternating
    marl and limestone and tiny deposits of oysters in the rock, reminiscent of the warm and shallow sea which then covered Burgundy.

    Vinification

    Traditional vinification. The grapes are pressed on arrival at the winery using pneumatic presses. The fermentation takes place in stainless steel tanks thermo-regulated. The wines are aged on fine lees for 10 months in stainless steel.

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    Chablis 1er Cru "Vaucoupin"

    sensory characteristic

    Colour

    Pale gold with green hues.

    Nose

    Typical from Chablis with its minerality and citrus notes.

    Palate

    The mouth is sharp. A straight and precise wine, to drink when young to enjoy the freshness or after ageing to have more complexity and roundness.

    Recommendations

    Perfect with hot oysters or fish in sauce, but also with white meats in sauce (veal, poultry). Sushi pairs perfectly with its minerality. Goat cheese, Blue cheese and Comté.

    Serving

    10-11°C

    Cellar potential

    Drink within 3 years.

    2020

    Extreme Weather Conditions and Historically Low Yields

    The Chablisien vineyard experienced a relatively warm winter and spring, with insufficient rainfall. January and February saw only 56 mm and 115 mm of rain, respectively, while March and April recorded about 50 mm per month. Temperatures returned to normal in May and June.

    July and August saw some hailstorms with no significant impact, unlike the heatwaves that caused sunburn on the grapes. The harvest began in the last week of August with perfect sanitary conditions observed across the Chablisien vineyard.

    White Wines

    Despite the excellent quality of the harvest, yields were historically low. The 2020 Chablis white wines are distinguished by their pure aromatic expression and vivacity, with citrus notes and beautiful minerality.

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