Alain Geoffroy Chablis Premier Cru Vau-Ligneau 2023
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, located in eastern France, is one of the world's most emblematic wine-growing regions, renowned for its elegant, fine and complex wines. Its semi-continental climate, marked by contrasting seasons, and its mineral-rich clay-limestone soils provide an exceptional terroir for its two king grape varieties: Pinot Noir for reds, and Chardonnay for whites. Alongside them, more discreet varieties such as Gamay and Aligoté complete the vineyard's diversity.
The vineyard stretches from the Chablisien in the north, known for its taut, mineral whites, to the Mâconnais in the south, offering accessible, gourmet cuvées. In between, the Côte de Nuits is the realm of great reds, while the Côte de Beaune excels in both reds and whites. The Côtes Chalonnaises complete the picture with wines offering excellent value for money.
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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.
