Winery Alain GeoffroyChablis 1er Cru 'Vau Ligneau'
White wine
This wine is composed of 100% of the grape variety Chardonnay.
In the mouth this white wine is a powerful with a nice freshness.
This wine generally goes well with pork, rich fish (salmon, tuna etc) or shellfish.
Taste structure of the Chablis 1er Cru 'Vau Ligneau' from the Winery Alain Geoffroy
Light | Bold | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Chablis 1er Cru 'Vau Ligneau' of Winery Alain Geoffroy in the region of Burgundy is a powerful with a nice freshness.
Wine flavors and olphactive analysis
On the nose the Chablis 1er Cru 'Vau Ligneau' of Winery Alain Geoffroy in the region of Burgundy often reveals types of flavors of cream, honey or spices and sometimes also flavors of tree fruit, oak or vegetal.
Food and wine pairings with Chablis 1er Cru 'Vau Ligneau'
Pairings that work perfectly with Chablis 1er Cru 'Vau Ligneau'
Original food and wine pairings with Chablis 1er Cru 'Vau Ligneau'
The Chablis 1er Cru 'Vau Ligneau' of Winery Alain Geoffroy matches generally quite well with dishes of pork, rich fish (salmon, tuna etc) or shellfish such as recipes of wild boar bourguignon, baked salmon mediterranean style or paella de marisco (seafood paella).
Details and technical informations about Winery Alain Geoffroy's Chablis 1er Cru 'Vau Ligneau'.
Discover the grape variety: Chardonnay
The white Chardonnay is a grape variety that originated in France (Burgundy). It produces a variety of grape specially used for wine making. It is rare to find this grape to eat on our tables. This variety of grape is characterized by small bunches, and small grapes. White Chardonnay can be found in many vineyards: South West, Burgundy, Jura, Languedoc & Roussillon, Cognac, Bordeaux, Beaujolais, Savoie & Bugey, Loire Valley, Champagne, Rhone Valley, Armagnac, Lorraine, Alsace, Provence & Corsica.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Chablis 1er Cru 'Vau Ligneau' from Winery Alain Geoffroy are 2012, 2011, 2009, 2016 and 2007.
Informations about the Winery Alain Geoffroy
The Winery Alain Geoffroy is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 22 wines for sale in the of Chablis 1er Cru 'Vau Ligneau' to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Chablis 1er Cru 'Vau Ligneau'
The wine region of Chablis 1er Cru 'Vau Ligneau' is located in the region of Chablis Premier Cru of Burgundy of France. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine de la Motte or the Domaine Alain Geoffroy produce mainly wines white. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Chablis 1er Cru 'Vau Ligneau' are Chardonnay, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Chablis 1er Cru 'Vau Ligneau' often reveals types of flavors of cream, microbio or stone fruit and sometimes also flavors of cheese, toasty or stone.
The wine region of Burgundy
Bourgogne is the catch-all regional appellation title of the Burgundy wine region in eastern France ("Bourgogne" is the French name for Burgundy). Burgundy has a Complex and comprehensive appellation system; counting Premier Cru and Grand Cru titles, the region has over 700 appellation titles for its wines. Thus, Burgundy wines often come from one Vineyard (or several separate vineyards) without an appellation title specific to the region, Village or even vineyard. A standard Burgundy wine may be made from grapes grown in one or more of Burgundy's 300 communes.
News related to this wine
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On December 10, 2020, four Hong Kong personalities discussed Chablis wines on a live webinar: Yang LU, Master Sommelier and Official Bourgogne Wines Ambassador, Debra MEIBURG, Master of Wine, Ivy NG, Official Bourgogne Wines Ambassador and Rebecca LEUNG, wine expert. In this minute-long clip, Debra MEIBURG discusses the position of Chablis wines in the Hong Kong market. #Chablis #PureChablis ...
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On December 10, 2020, four Hong Kong personalities discussed Chablis wines on a live webinar: Yang LU, Master Sommelier and Official Bourgogne Wines Ambassador, Debra MEIBURG, Master of Wine, Ivy NG, Official Bourgogne Wines Ambassador and Rebecca LEUNG, wine expert. In this 2 min 50 sec clip, Yang LU shares his experience as a sommelier on the importance of Chablis wines in the restaurant industry. #Chablis #PureChablis ...
The Chablis vineyard and the transition to sustainable practices
On December 10, 2020, four Hong Kong personalities discussed Chablis wines on a live webinar: Yang LU, Master Sommelier and Official Bourgogne Wines Ambassador, Debra MEIBURG, Master of Wine, Ivy NG, Official Bourgogne Wines Ambassador and Rebecca LEUNG, wine expert. In this 5-minute clip, the speakers discuss organic wines and the movement towards more environmentally friendly practices. #Chablis #PureChablis ...
The word of the wine: Delicate
Said of a wine that is fine and subtle in the mouth.
