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Domaine Vauroux
Chablis 1er Cru Montée de Tonnerre
France, Burgundy, Burgundy
White
Winery Overview
Domaine de Vauroux was created in 1956 by Olivier Tricon's family. Olivier’s father, Jean-Pierre, purchased the Vauroux grain farm in Chablis. He and Olivier’s uncle, Claude, planted their first vines on the land in 1972 (those vines today are the source for the Vieilles Vignes cuvee). They acquired more plots over time, eventually establishing an estate of over 32 acres. The priority shifted from grain farming to grape farming, and the winery was eventually passed down to Olivier.
Olivier started working on his father’s estate when he was very young. He studied viticulture and enology in Beaune and worked at estates within Côte de Beaune, Châteauneuf-du-Pape, and Madiran. He then returned to his family estate where he became the cellar master while simultaneously working as a wine broker. In 1998, he purchased Domaine de Vauroux from his family. Today the estate is 113 acres.
Olivier Tricon's aim is to guarantee the greatest aromatic elegance in his wines. He has acquired a functional and modern way of working. From the harvest through to the bottle, cleanliness is of utmost importance and is scrupulously ensured in order to offer the most gustatory precision to each cuvee.
Vines are near to the Grands Crus valley, on right bank of the Serein River which runs through Chablis. Thanks to its exposure, it is considered as one of the best of Premier Cru.
Terroir
The 35 years old vine grows on Kimmérdgien - Argilo - Calcaire soil.
Vinification
The grapes are sorted and gently pressed in a pneumatic press, to extract the very best of the fruit, then brought down by gravity in a stainless steel vat. The must is fermented at a controlled temperature between
15°C and 20°C until it is dry, no residual sugar. The wine undergoes malolactic fermentation, and is biologically stabilized to limit the use of sulfites while it stays on fine lees for a few months. After a tangential filtration, the wine is bottled.
Tasting Notes
The nose offers a beautiful citrus bouquet, very complex. Perfectly balanced in the mouth, floral and buttery, showing notes of ripe fruits, pear, peach, with a nice freshness. The finish is mineral and incredibly long. It pairs wonderfully with shellfish like lobster, especially in a creamy sauce or simply grilled.
