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An intense, balanced Chablis 1er cru Vaucoupin of the highest class! The wine is fine and balanced. Young vines and 20% barrel aging give this Premier Cru wonderful complexity: acacia, hawthorn, honeysuckle, vanilla, then mineral and flinty notes appear on the finish. The length is remarkable. Domaine Camille et Laurent Schaller has produced a great dry white Burgundy Premier Cru that highlights the finesse and complexity of its terroir.
Body: medium
Dry/fruity: dry
Acidity: balanced
Food: this wine goes perfectly with light dishes such as seafood, fish and pork. It also goes well with a good cheese.
The Domain
Domaine Camille & Laurent Schaller is a family business based in Préhy, in the heart of the Chablis region. Laurent and his son Camille cultivate 25 acres of vineyards and, as a small winemaker, focus on quality over quantity.
They grow three grape varieties: Chardonnay, Aligoté and Pinot Noir. Their vineyards are located in the villages of Préhy, Courgis, Chablis, Poilly-sur-Serein, Chichée (Premier Cru Vaucoupin) and Beine (Premier Cru Vau de Vey).
The vineyards lie on Chablis' typical Kimmeridgien soil, a geological terroir consisting of a mixture of clay and limestone, rich in fossil shells. This unique soil type was formed during the Jurassic era, about 150 to 155 million years ago. This chalky soil contributes to the wines' distinct minerality and freshness, a characteristic appreciated in Chablis wines worldwide.
The Schaller family applies sustainable winemaking practices and tills the soil to avoid the use of herbicides. Since 2020, the estate has been certified with Haute Valeur Environnementale level 3 (HVE 3), underscoring their commitment to environmentally friendly practices.
Known for their freshness, finesse and pronounced minerality, Domaine Schaller's wines perfectly reflect the unique terroir of the Chablis region.
Chablis Premier Cru Vaucoupin white 2023 | Domaine Schaller
The wine is aged for 10 months, 20% of which is in oak barrels and 80% in stainless steel tanks.
This ageing in oak barrels adds subtle complexity and depth to the wine, while the stainless steel tanks retain freshness and minerality.
This combination of ageing methods creates an elegant balance between the wine's fruity and mineral elements, while the subtle wood influences further enhance the structure and refinement of the Premier Cru Vaucoupin. The result is a complex, fine wine with excellent length and depth.