Drouhin Vaudon
About Drouhin Vaudon
In the 1960s, when the Chablis region had largely been abandoned as a home of quality winemaking due to phylloxera, Robert Drouhin took a leap of faith. Consequently, Maison Joseph Drouhin has been a pioneer in the Chablis region for over 50 years, gradually expanding their vineyard holdings to 38 hectares.
Robert’s foresight meant that he was able to accrue some of the best vineyards in the area, including parcels of 4 Grand Crus (Vaudésir, Les Clos, Les Preuses and Bougros) and 7 Premier Crus. The wines are incisively expressive of these individual terroirs and the vintage.
Since the end of the 1980’s, under the impetus of Philippe Drouhin, Domaine Drouhin Vaudon adopted biodynamic cultivation, born out of a desire to limit man’s impact on nature, and is now the largest estate in Chablis embracing this method of winemaking.
CHABLIS RÉSERVE DE VAUDON ‘PROPRIÉTÉS’ 2018
Varietal: 100% Chardonnay
An elegant wine. Unoaked. Brilliant colour, with hints of green. Typical Chablis nose, where aromas of lemon citrus, fern, and even salty sensations predominate. On the palate it is vigorous and lively, but in a soft mode. A lot of finesse and balance.
CHABLIS PREMIER CRU ‘MONT DE MILIEU’ 2017
Varietal: 100% Chardonnay
Powerful, rich, rounded and mineral wine. Unoaked. Brilliant yellow colour. Elegant and complex nose. The aromas are reminiscent of citrus as well as white flowers. The wine is harmonious on the palate and develops a nice structure.
CHABLIS GRAND CRU ‘VAUDÉSIR’ 2018
Varietal: 100% Chardonnay
Pure and limpid colour, with a faint greenish hint. Aged for twelve months in oak barrels. On the nose, fresh flower, lemon and spicy notes of coriander. On the palate, harmonious aromas bring character and elegance. The fullness of its Grand Cru origin and the light salty notes from the Kimmeridgian soil are clear.
CHABLIS GRAND CRU ‘BOUGROS’ 2018
Varietal: 100% Chardonnay
A delicate and ample wine, easy to appreciate. Aged for twelve months in oak barrels. The pale yellow colour is very pure, with light green reflections. On the nose, floral aromas of acacia harmonize with vegetal notes of fern and coriander. It has a soft, round, well balanced body. Aromas of orange and lemon marmalade are enhanced by intense mineral notes evolving towards a slightly flinty flavour.
CHABLIS GRAND CRU ‘PREUSES’ 2018
Varietal: 100% Chardonnay
A wine of great elegance. Twelve months in oak barrels. Pale yellow colour with greenish hints. White flower aromas are detected on the nose. On the palate, the wine is soft, round, well balanced, with good stuffing. The fruit flavours are enhanced by intense mineral notes, evolving towards slightly smoky tones. A beautiful aftertaste.
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