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| Chablis
Exceptional.......
Vaillons is one of the finest and most powerful Premiers Crus in Chablis. Excellent east/south sun exposure and Kimmeridgean soils ensure ripeness and fruit precision and a portion of clay in the soil adds richness. The old vines produce wines with exceptional depth and complexity.
Vintage Information
After a dry and cold winter, spring was unusually warm. This weather encouraged plant growth and fruit setting in perfectly healthy conditions. The wines have complex aromas of citrus with chalky minerality. Grape ripeness was achieved without any excess of weight or overripe aromas.
Vinification
The grapes were pressed in a stainless steel pneumatic press and settled for 12 hours. Fermentation took place over three weeks at 18°C. 15% of the wine was fermented and aged in French oak barrels, imparting very well integrated oak flavours, and the remainder was vinified in stainless steel. All the wine underwent malolactic fermentation. Nine months of ageing was followed by a light bentonite fining and minimal filtration to preserve the natural body and fruit of the wine.
Tasting Notes
An intense gold colour in the glass. Complex aromas with hints of flint, ripe pear and summer blossom. The palate offers intense yet dry white fruit flavours, a long finish and a fine freshness. |
Something lovely to pair with a nice-crisp 2009 Premier Cru Vaillons Vieilles Vignes Chablis?! How about a beautiful Artichoke soup drizzled with Olive oil. Followed by fresh Salmon marinated in homemade teriyaki sauce, and golden butter potatoes. A Thursday night by the fire, with an awesome neighbor, and great conversation. #aboutlastnight
Thank you Sarah! xo
Perfect evening!
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