Alain Geoffroy Chablis Premier Cru Vau-Ligneau 2023
Alain Geoffroy Chablis Premier Cru Vau-Ligneau 2023
Price: 31,00€
DESCRIPTION
The Vau-Ligneau is a delicate Premier Cru situated in the commune of Beine, benefiting from a full South exposure on a Kimmeridgian subsoil. The vines, aged 20 to 30 years, produce a wine of great distinction there. The 2023 vintage was praised by critics for its harmony and freshness, notably winning a Gold medal at the Concours des Vins de l'Yonne.
Vinified in temperature-controlled tanks to respect the finesse of the terroir, this Premier Cru offers a pure expression of Chardonnay. The Guide Hachette 2026 highlights its remarkable balance between the roundness of ripe fruits and a fine mineral tension. It is a wine that combines the rigor of Chablis with the charm of a great terroir.
Its pale white gold color shines in the glass. The nose, still shy but of great finesse, opens onto white flowers and citrus fruits. On the palate, the entry is supple, combining a powerful mellowness with a tender liveliness. The finish, resolutely mineral, is long and elegant. A wine built for aging.
REGION
Burgundy
France
Burgundy, in eastern France, is one of the most iconic wine regions in the world, famous for its elegant, fine and complex wines. Its semi continental climate, with sharply contrasting seasons, and its clay and limestone soils rich in minerals, offer an exceptional terroir for its two leading grapes: Pinot Noir for reds and Chardonnay for whites. Alongside them, lesser known varieties such as Gamay and Aligoté add to the diversity of the vineyard.
The vineyard stretches from Chablis in the north, known for its taut, mineral whites, to the Mâconnais further south, which offers approachable, generous wines. In between, the Côte de Nuits is the kingdom of great reds, while the Côte de Beaune excels in both reds and whites. The Côte Chalonnaise completes the picture with wines that offer great value for pleasure.
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A Premier Cru full of finesse. I really like its floral side and its length on the palate. It was perfect with pan-seared scallops.