2022 Vincent Wengier Chablis 1er Cru "Vaillons", Burgundy, France
From the small village of Préhy, Vincent and Sophie Wengier have tended their 25-hectare, HVE-certified estate for about twenty years across Chablis, Petit Chablis and Bourgogne. Their Vaillons is classic Premier Cru Chablis: racy, mineral and generous all at once.
Tasting Notes
"Racing acidity and a deep mineral structure, with white flowers, citrus and peach, all beautifully ripe and round." — Harvest Wine Shop
Details
Variety: 100% Chardonnay
Region: Chablis 1er Cru, Burgundy, France
Vineyard: Selected plots in Vaillons; Kimmeridgian limestone
Farming Practice: HVE-certified estate; organic practices
Volume: 750ml
Alcohol: 13.0%
Serving Suggestion: Serve chilled with oysters, goat cheese or roast chicken
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About Domaine Vincent Wengier
Domaine Vincent Wengier
Vincent Wengier is a fourth-generation Chablis winemaker who, along with his wife, Sophie, has produced wine under his name since 2018. Domaine Vincent Wengier was first established in 1950 and is located in the southwest region of the appellation, in the village of Préhy, two hours southeast of Paris.
The Wengiers manage 27 hectares of vines, spread over four appellations. They hold HVE (high environmental value) certification to promote fauna and flora within the vineyard. Their careful attention to detail in the vineyards has also earned them organic certification, effective in 2023.
The vineyard’s soil is Kimmeridgian, which is a defining feature of the Chablis appellation. Kimmeridgian marl is a mix of limestone and clay in which fossilized creatures of an ancient sea are embedded.
The vines are grown in narrow rows, which are weeded four to five times a year. After a mechanical harvest, the grapes are quickly pressed to avoid any oxidation and maceration. The must is stored in thermo-regulated stainless steel vats for a long, slow alcoholic fermentation. After malolactic fermentation, the wine is left to rest on its fine lees for eight to ten months. The winemaker prefers to use no oak.
Shipping information
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