Alain Geoffroy
Chablis 1er Cru Vau Ligneau 2022
| Denomination | AOC Chablis Premier Cru |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 13.0% by volume |
| Area | Burgundy (France) |
| Grape varieties | 100% Chardonnay |
| Aging | In stainless steel tanks on fine lees for several months |
- Vintage and grape variety: 2022, 100% Chardonnay, Chablis Premier Cru Vau-Ligneau
- Kimmeridgian soil: limestone marl rich in oyster fossils, pronounced minerality
- Vinification in steel: 24-hour decanting, malolactic fermentation and ageing on fine lees
- Tasting notes: straw yellow, white flowers, vegetal notes and a mineral finish
- Pairings: 10–14 °C, with oysters, white fish, poultry and French cheeses
Description
What kind of wine it is
The Chablis Premier Cru Vau Ligneau by Alain Geoffroy is an outstanding white wine from the prestigious Chablis Premier Cru area in Burgundy, made exclusively from Chardonnay grapes. The winemaking process, carried out in steel tanks, preserves a distinct aromatic clarity. On the nose, elegant floral and vegetal notes emerge, accompanied by subtle hints of vanilla. On the palate, its vibrant smoothness creates a harmonious balance between structure and finesse, leading to a distinctly mineral finish, ideal when paired with fish dishes and traditional cheeses.
Where it comes from
This wine originates in the heart of Burgundy, from the vineyards of Alain Geoffroy located between the villages of Beine and La Chapelle Vaupelteigne. The estate boasts a historic winemaking tradition, also evidenced by an on-site museum dedicated to ancient agricultural tools. The vines grow on soils composed of Kimmeridgian limestone marl, rich in fossilised oysters. This particular porosity of the soil allows the Chardonnay to root deeply, ensuring a structured flavour profile and a faithful expression of the terroir.
How it is produced
The production process begins with a manual harvest and gentle pressing, followed by settling of the must for twenty-four hours. Alcoholic fermentation takes place in steel containers and continues until winter, finishing with malolactic fermentation. The period of ageing on fine lees occurs entirely in steel tanks, a key technical choice to enhance the complexity of the aromas while preserving the freshness and purity of the fruit.
History and Curiosities
Founded in 1850, the Alain Geoffroy estate embodies the authentic winemaking vocation of Burgundy, having historically stood out as one of the pioneers of the Chablis AOC designation. This deep family connection to the land is fully expressed in the vineyards cultivated between the picturesque villages of Beine and La Chapelle-Vaupelteigne. Respect for tradition lives on in the company museum, where over eight thousand tools from around the world bear witness to the farming dedication passed down through generations.
Awards
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2022
91/100
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2022
89/100
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Tasting notes
Perfume
Color
Taste
Serve at:
10 - 12 °C
Longevity:
05 - 10 years
- Start up year: 1850
- Bottles produced: 250.000
- Hectares: 50
Vinification is carried out strictly in steel tanks, to preserve the freshness but above all the typicality of Chablis wines, where each cru has its own peculiarity that can be perceived right from the nose and where even the smallest differences in terroir are reflected in the individual wines.
Chablis wines are fine and elegant, capable of ageing for many years and the Domaine de Beines, through the valuable work of Alain Geoffroy and his daughters Cathy and Nathalie, is a great interpreter of the tradition of this area of Burgundy. Read more
| Name | Alain Geoffroy Chablis 1er Cru Vau Ligneau 2022 |
|---|---|
| Type | White still |
| Denomination | Chablis AOC |
| Vintage | 2022 |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 13.0% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 100% Chardonnay |
| Country | France |
| Region | Burgundy |
| Vendor | Alain Geoffroy |
| Story | History and Curiosities Founded in 1850, the Alain Geoffroy estate embodies the authentic winemaking vocation of Burgundy, having historically stood out as one of the pioneers of the Chablis AOC designation. This deep family connection to the land is fully expressed in the vineyards cultivated between the picturesque villages of Beine and La Chapelle-Vaupelteigne. Respect for tradition lives on in the company museum, where over eight thousand tools from around the world bear witness to the farming dedication passed down through generations. |
| Origin | Between the villages of Beine and La Chapelle Vaupelteigne |
| Soil composition | Calcareous marl rich in oyster fossils from the Kimmeridgian (Jurassic) period |
| Harvest | Manual |
| Fermentation | Alcoholic fermentation continues until winter. |
| Production technique | Manual harvest; soft pressing; decanting of the must in stainless steel tanks for 24 hours; alcoholic fermentation in stainless steel until winter followed by complete malolactic fermentation; ageing for a few months in stainless steel on the fine lees; no use of wood |
| Wine making | Manual harvest; gentle pressing; decanting of the must in stainless steel tanks for 24 hours; alcoholic fermentation in stainless steel until winter followed by complete malolactic fermentation; ageing for several months in stainless steel on fine lees; no use of wood. |
| Aging | In stainless steel tanks on fine lees for several months |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |