Burgundy
Domaine Céline et Frédéric Gueguen - Chablis 1er Cru - Vaucoupin - White - 2023
Characteristics
Country / Region: Burgundy
Vintage: 2023
Name: AOP Chablis 1er cru
Grape variety: 100% Chardonnay
Alcohol: 12.5 vol.
Color: White
Capacity: 75 cl
AWARDS
A wine rated 93/100 by our Committee!
Wine:
The 2023 Chablis Premier Cru Vaucoupin White is a little gem of precision. The nose shows perfect ripeness, combining a refined mineral character with white fruit aromas, a pure, zesty citrus profile, and a gorgeous hint of toasted hazelnut. On the palate, this balance of finesse and maturity continues seamlessly, offering generous breadth and a persistent mineral finish that brings everything into focus. A beautifully crafted wine, ready to enjoy now and over the next five years or more.Vinification:
Hand harvested, direct pressing, cold settling. Total alcoholic and malolactic fermentation, aged on fine lees from November to mid-April.Wine certified in High Environmental Value Level III (HVE) viticulture.
Color:
Bright light gold.Nose:
Beautiful minerality supported by notes of white fruit, hints of citrus, and a touch of fresh butter.Palate:
Generous yet refined, this cuvée combines finesse and maturity, revealing itself through its minerality and precision.
Temperature:
Serve between 10 and 12°C.Food and wine pairing:
Seafood, shellfish, pike-perch with beurre blanc.Cellar aging:
From now until 2029, and even longer for enthusiasts.With genuine passion and enthusiasm, Céline and Frédéric Gueguen have established Domaine Gueguen as a standout estate in the heart of the Yonne. Their wines have reached an impressive level of quality, all while remaining remarkably accessible. The range includes Chardonnays of striking clarity, full of energy and precision, alongside vibrant, seductive Reds with generous ripe fruit flavours. A collection you’ll return to again and again.