COLOUR
White
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2022
GRAPE
Chardonnay
PRODUCER
Domaine Pinson Frères
REGION
Burgundy
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium - Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
High
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Chablis Premier Cru Vaugiraut from Domaine Pinson is a 100% Chardonnay from the Vaugiraut climat in Burgundy's Chablis region. Vaugiraut is a Premier Cru vineyard located on the western side of the Serein valley, known for its west-facing slopes that receive ample late afternoon sun. The vineyard's soil is composed of limestone-rich Kimmeridgian subsoils, a characteristic that defines Chablis wines. Domaine Pinson Frères, with a family history in winemaking dating back centuries, practices sustainable and organic viticulture. The estate is currently managed by Charlène Pinson, who continues the family's commitment to expressing the unique terroir of Chablis through their wines. The 2022 vintage in Burgundy experienced a growing season that yielded ripe fruit with notable freshness.
ALCOHOL
13.5%
AVG. PRICE
€48
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Later
Ideal temperature
10-12°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Vaugiraut's western aspect captures long, warm late afternoon sun.
Fact 02
Kimmeridgian soils are rich in fossilized oyster shells.
Fact 03
Domaine Pinson's vines are over 45 years old.
Fact 04
Indigenous yeasts are used for fermentation.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The grapes for Chablis Premier Cru Vaugiraut are 100% Chardonnay, hand-harvested with strictly controlled yields. Fermentation occurs in temperature-controlled vats using indigenous yeasts, followed by malolactic fermentation also in vats. The wine is then aged on its lees for six months in 228-liter oak barrels, which are 3 to 6 years old, with bâtonnage. Some cuvées may also see fermentation and aging in stainless steel tanks. Bottling takes place 12 months after harvest.
