Domaine des Malandes - Chablis Grand Cru - Vaudésir - White - 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 unfolds with remarkable depth, ripeness, and precision. This is a superb, fresh, and pure wine, driven by vibrant minerality and striking a perfect balance between concentration and finesse. A grand cru made for the table, it pairs beautifully with fine fish dishes or aged 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 Chablis treasure, Estate des Malandes has captivated our Selection Committee! Discovered last year during a visit to Burgundy, this estate has everything to impress: organic farming, impeccable quality, and fair pricing.

The Marchive-Rottiers family is dedicated to crafting precise, pure, and expressive Chablis, each reflecting its unique terroir. No unnecessary intervention—just proven techniques and carefully managed aging in barrels and demi-muids (500L) to refine and elevate these wines for long-term aging.