CHABLIS 1ER CRU VAUCOUPIN 2012

Production area

Like Chablis appellation, the main bedrock comes from the Jurassic epoch, or more precisely the Kimmeridgean age (150 million years ago). The 27 hectares of Vaucoupin’s vines are located on the right bank of the Serein river in the commune of Chichée.

Origins

Overlooking the Serein, the very old vines of our Vaucoupin plots are grown on stony, limestone soils. Over time, the vines pass through cracks thousands of years old, drawing in mineral nutrients.
As for the history, the name Vaucoupin could refer to the structure of the vineyard itself. It could mean that the valley used to covered with woods that were cut at a time or shared between several different owners. It might also refer a former owner, named Coupin.

Varietal

100% Chardonnay

Tasting notes

COLOUR : Pale gold in color.
NOSE : Subtle and mineral nose, reminiscent of citrus fruit zest and acacia flowers
PALATE: Ample and powerful on the palate with aromas of toasted and citrus fruits. A long and iodine finish

Vinification and maturing

Vinification takes place in thermo-regulated stainless steel tanks.

Food and wine pairing

Enjoy with fish in cream sauces, pike, lobster and fresh cheeses.

Serving suggestions

10 to 12°C

Ageing potential

5 to 8 years

Vintage : 2012

After a relatively warm, dry month of March, the new buds started to swell by the end of the month. However the return to cold weather in April cancelled out this early progress: severe frosts damaged the vineyard and destroyed 1% to 5% of the buds in the majority of vineyards. In early May, growth was about one week later than average at a stage of 3 to 4 leaves per branch appearing. The end of May saw hailstorms and certain affected vineyards fell further behind in their development. Flowering, at its half-way stage took place on about 12th- 15th of June. Much rain fell in June with some severe attacks of mildew, making it very difficult for the growers to respect spraying programmes. With July came cool temperatures which accentuated the difficulties and an important oidium contamination occurred in many vineyards. The colour change of the grapes (veraison) was about 10 days later than normal. Finally in August we experienced high temperatures with little rain. The grape maturation started normally and continued well thanks to a warm, dry month of September. The Chablis harvest began on the 24th September. The yields were quite low and good maturity was attained. The musts easily attained a natural degree of 11,5% to 12% and acidity was between 5,5 and 6,5 gr/litre.

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