Chablis 1er Cru Vaucoupin
At a Glance
- Size: 0.50 ha (1.235 ac)
- Variety: Chardonnay
- Vine Age: 40 years on average
- Terroir: South-facing hill with Kimmeridgian clay-limestone soils
- Viticulture: Lutte raisonnée
- Vinification: 15-20 days alcoholic fermentation in thermo-regulated (18°C) stainless steel tanks, full malos. Aged for 6-9 months.
Additional Info
Located in Chichée, south of Chablis, this vineyard is regularly plowed and integrates organic manure. Trellising, de-budding, and green harvesting depending on vintage conditions in order to cultivate healthy and ripe grapes.
Annual average production is about 250 cases.