Chablis 1er Cru `Vaucoupin` Dom. Alain Gautheron 2021
Country
France
Region
Chablis
Producer
Domaine Gautheron
Grape(s)
Chardonnay (100%)
Type
White
Style
Mineral
Oaked Style
Lightly oaked
Body Style
Medium bodied
Dry/Sweet Style
Bone dry
Alcohol Content
13%
Closure Style
Cork
Organic/Biodynamic
No
Sustainable
Yes-certified sustainable
Vegetarian/Vegan
Vegetarian
Yes
Vegan
Yes
Allergens
Sulphites
Yes
Milk
No
Egg
No
Region
Only 100 miles south of Paris, Chablis represents the northern limit of Burgundy`s wine regions, centred around the town of Auxerre. The soils are predominantly limestone and chalk, perfect for the Chardonnay grape, the only variety allowed in Chablis. Careful siting of south facing vineyards enables the vignerons to produce classic, dry, and steely wines. The most complex of these are produced from the seven Grand Cru vineyards which are all located on the northern slopes that overlook the town of Chablis itself. The Premier Cru vineyards are scattered around Chablis on the slopes of the valleys and here produce excellent quality wines with a little less intensity.
Producer
Domaine Gautheron is situated in the village of Fleys, to the east of the town of Chablis and overlooked by the steep slopes of les Fourneaux. This estate of only 25 hectares has been in the Gautheron family for seven generations. The Domaine has an excellent reputation of making traditional Chablis with expressive fresh steely flavours from Chardonnay. They use protective techniques avoiding wood to preserve the fresh steely flavours and allow the expression of the chalky vineyard soils to come through. Producing a range of wines including Petit Chablis, Chablis and Chablis 1er Crus that extend over more than 25 Ha. Domaine Gautheron are sustainable producers, showing respect for vines and the terroir.
Tasting Notes
The excellent Gautheron estate of only 18 hectares in Fleys, to the south east of the region, has been in the Gautheron family for five generations. This traditional style of Chablis is made from old Chardonnay vines grown in the prestige 1er Cru vineyard `Vaucoupin`. It has fresh, floral aromas of apple blossom combined with a creamy texture and distinct mineral complexity.
Food
Drink as an aperitif and with salmon, asparagus, grilled vegetables and goats cheese.
