Domaine des Malandes - Chablis Grand Cru - Vaudésir - Blanc - 2022

Wine:

From vines averaging over 50 years old and aged in demi-muids with 20% new oak, the 2022 white Chablis Grand Cru Vaudésir offers a splendid profile that is dense, ripe, and impressively vertical. This exquisite wine is fresh and pure, marked by significant minerality and a perfect balance of richness and finesse. Ideal for pairing with fine fish dishes or excellent cheeses. Rated 95/100 by the Selection Committee.

Vinification:

Mechanical harvesting, 7-month vinification in oak demi-muids, divided as follows: 20% of the harvest in new oak, 20% in one-year-old oak, 20% in two-year-old oak, and 40% in 4- and 5-year-old oak. Low-temperature alcoholic fermentation and malolactic fermentation.
Aged 7 months in stainless steel tanks.

Certified organic wine.

Color:

Bright, light golden yellow.

Nose:

Fresh and mineral, with aromas of white flowers and delicate vanilla notes.

Palate:

Fresh and pure, with delicate fruity aromas, this wine is best served at the table. Its dense, mineral structure is perfectly balanced between finesse and consistency.

Temperature:

Serve between 10 and 12°C.

Food and wine pairing:

Seafood platter, grilled lobster, roasted turbot fillet, creamed white meats, veal blanquette.

Cellar aging:

From now until 2032, 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.