COLOUR
White
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2022
GRAPE
Chardonnay
PRODUCER
Domaine Vrignaud
REGION
Burgundy
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium - Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
High
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Georges Deschamps Chablis 1er Cru Fourchaume Les Vaupulans 2022 is a single-plot cuvée from Domaine Vrignaud, located in the Fourchaume appellation of Burgundy's Chablis region. The wine is made from 100% Chardonnay grapes grown on Kimmeridgian limestone soil, with vines averaging 30 years of age. Domaine Vrignaud is committed to organic farming practices. The Les Vaupulans parcel is identified by winemaker Guillaume Vrignaud as his premier plot. The Vrignaud family has a long history of winemaking, with Guillaume continuing the legacy established by his father Denis and great-grandfather André. The domaine transitioned from cooperative membership to independent production, focusing on wines that reflect the land's character: vivacity, minerality, and finesse.
ALCOHOL
13.0%
AVG. PRICE
€45
STYLE
Classic
VEGAN
YES
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Later
Ideal temperature
12-14°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Guillaume Vrignaud considers Les Vaupulans his best plot.
Fact 02
Domaine Vrignaud achieved official organic certification in 2019.
Fact 03
The 2022 vintage was named 'Fine White Wine of The Year' at the 2024 Sommelier Wine Awards.
Fact 04
This wine is vegan-friendly.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The Georges Deschamps Chablis 1er Cru Fourchaume Les Vaupulans 2022 is produced from 100% Chardonnay grapes. Fermentation occurs in stainless steel tanks utilizing indigenous yeasts. Following fermentation, the wine is aged for 10 months on its lees in oak barrels. It then spends additional time in a combination of stainless steel vats and 30% new oak barrels. The harvest for the 2022 vintage occurred in early September. Domaine Vrignaud is committed to organic farming practices.
