Rated equal to, or slightly higher than, similar wines at this price point
Winery | Patrick Piuze |
|---|---|
Grapes | Chardonnay |
Region | Chablis 1er Cru 'Vaulorent' |
Wine style | Burgundy Chablis |
Alcohol content | 12.5% |
Allergens | Contains sulfites |
Wine description | Bright yellow-green. Tangy peach, apricot and candied lime plus a suggestion ofmirabelle on the slightly exotic nose. Silky, rich and dense but closed, and less sweet than the preceding premier crus, with its fruit in the deep background. Finishes with a saline quality and solid minerality. |
Chablis is the northernmost wine growing region in Burgundy. It's actually closer to Champagne than much of the rest of Burgundy, because it is separated by the Morvan hills.
Chablis produces dry white wines made from Chardonnay, and is situated on ancient Jurassic soils that give its wines minerally and flinty accents.
In fact, some of the best vineyard sites have a unique soil type known as Ki...
