Domaine des Malandes - Chablis 1er cru - Vau de Vey - Blanc - 2022

Wine:

The 2022 white Chablis 1er Cru Vau de Vey is a delightful, complex, and very fresh Chardonnay. Benefiting from a careful aging process, half of which is done in oak, it reveals a refined elegance and full maturity. A natural charmer with a lovely minerality, it is a splendid gastronomic wine, perfect for pairing with fine fish or exquisite shellfish. Rated 93/100 by the Selection Committee.

Vinification:

Mechanical harvesting, 6-month vinification in stainless steel tanks for 50% of the crop, and in demi-muids and oak barrels for the remaining 50%, with low-temperature alcoholic fermentation and malolactic fermentation.
Aged 7 months in stainless steel tanks.

Certified organic wine.

Color:

Bright, clear yellow.

Nose:

White fruit aromas and shell notes, typical of Chablis.

Palate:

Ripe and elegant, with delicate fruit, this wine offers a complex, fresh juice for gastronomic use.

Temperature:

Serve between 10 and 12°C.

Food and wine pairing:

Noble fish in sauce, shellfish.

Cellar aging:

From now until 2030, and even longer for enthusiasts.

A true gem of Chablis, Domaine des Malandes has captured the heart of our Selection Committee! Discovered during a winter visit to Burgundy, this exceptional estate is a delight with its organic cultivation, impeccable quality, and fair pricing.

The Marchive-Rottiers family dedicates each day to crafting highly precise, pure, and authentic Chablis that perfectly express their terroir. There are no shortcuts here—only proven techniques and careful aging in barrels and demi-muids (500 liters) to refine and enhance these cuvées over time.