Chablis 1er Cru Vaillon Defaix Chablis AOP 2015

Chablis Premier Cru Vaillon from Domaine du Vieux Château comes from a Kimmeridgian clay-limestone marl terroir rich in ferric ions. Chardonnay vinified as a cuvée leader, aged on the lees with bâtonnage for 18 months. Rich, round and mineral profile, with fruity and spicy notes.

On what terroir is Chablis 1er Cru Vaillon Defaix Chablis AOP 2015 produced?

Chablis Premier Cru Vaillon comes from a Kimmeridgian clay-limestone marl soil, rich in ferric ions, with surface gravel. The vineyard, south-east facing on a 28% slope, has an average age of 42 years. This plot comes from the historic lands of the Lords of Noyers.

How is Chablis 1er Cru Vaillon Defaix Chablis AOP 2015 vinified and aged?

The wine is made as a cuvée leader by pressing. The fermentation, carried out with natural yeasts at 18 °C, lasts three weeks, followed by a completed malolactic fermentation. Bâtonnage of the lees is carried out every month for 18 months, to concentrate the aromas, add richness and enzymatic qualities favorable to long aging.

What is the tasting profile of Chablis 1er Cru Vaillon Defaix Chablis AOP 2015?

This terroir rich in ferric ions gives the wine a fruity character and a beautiful body. The spicy side, still discreet on this young wine, asserts itself with aging. The whole is rich, round and mineral.

What dishes pair with Chablis 1er Cru Vaillon Defaix Chablis AOP 2015?

This Chablis Premier Cru Vaillon pairs with Mediterranean fish, spicy cuisine and goes particularly well with the majority of Asian dishes.