Winery Jean-Claude Bessin - Vieilles Vignes Chablis

Winery Jean-Claude BessinVieilles Vignes Chablis

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The Vieilles Vignes Chablis of Winery Jean-Claude Bessin is a white wine from the region of Chablis of Burgundy.
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 Vieilles Vignes Chablis from the Winery Jean-Claude Bessin

Light
Bold
Dry
Sweet
Soft
Acidic

In the mouth the Vieilles Vignes Chablis of Winery Jean-Claude Bessin in the region of Burgundy is a powerful with a nice freshness.

Wine flavors and olphactive analysis

Wine with earth taste

honey, stone

Wine with microbio taste

cream, cheese

Wine with oak taste

butter, oak

Wine with floral taste

jasmine

On the nose the Vieilles Vignes Chablis of Winery Jean-Claude Bessin in the region of Burgundy often reveals types of flavors of pineapple, jasmine or floral and sometimes also flavors of slate, citrus fruit or spices.

Details and technical informations about Winery Jean-Claude Bessin's Vieilles Vignes Chablis.

Winemaker
Jean-Claude Bessin
Grape varieties
Region/Great wine region
Great wine region
Country
Style of wine
Allergens
Contains sulfites

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

Vieilles Vignes Chablis - 2018
In the top 100 of of Chablis wines
Average rating: 3.81110.50
Vieilles Vignes Chablis - 2017
In the top 100 of of Chablis wines
Average rating: 411110
Vieilles Vignes Chablis - 2016
In the top 100 of of Chablis wines
Average rating: 4.111110
Vieilles Vignes Chablis - 2015
In the top 100 of of Chablis wines
Average rating: 411110
Vieilles Vignes Chablis - 2014
In the top 100 of of Chablis wines
Average rating: 3.81110.50
Vieilles Vignes Chablis - 2013
In the top 100 of of Chablis wines
Average rating: 3.911110
Vieilles Vignes Chablis - 2012
In the top 100 of of Chablis wines
Average rating: 3.61110.50

The best vintages of Vieilles Vignes Chablis from Winery Jean-Claude Bessin are 2016, 2017, 2015, 2010 and 2013.

Informations about the Winery Jean-Claude Bessin

The winery offers 8 different wines.
Its wines get an average rating of 4.
It is in the top 5 of the best estates in the region
It is located in Chablis in the region of Burgundy

The Winery Jean-Claude Bessin is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 7 wines for sale in the of Chablis to come and discover on site or to buy online.

Top wine Burgundy
In the top 15000 of of France wines
In the top 300 of of Chablis wines
In the top 8500 of white wines
In the top 40000 wines of the world

The wine region of Chablis

Chablis is a historic town and wine region in NorthCentralFrance. It produces light, Dry white wines, renowned for their minerality and lively Acidity. AOC Chablis wines are produced exclusively from the Chardonnay grape. The wines of Chablis are made in a rather different style from those produced elsewhere in Burgundy.


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

A panel discussion about the Chablis appellation

This film is the recording of a webinar on Chablis wines organized in December 2020 with four personalities from Hong Kong: 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. They explain the purity of Chablis wines, discuss the latest vintages, and also talk about food and wine pairings, as well as global warming and the transition to more sustainable practices. #Chablis #P ...

Chablis: #locationmatters by Yang LU

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 first 90-second clip, Yang LU explains how location is the key to understanding “Why Chablis is special”. #Chablis #PureChablis ...

How to work with Chablis wines as a sommelier by Yang LU

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 word of the wine: Yellow wine

White wines from the Jura region aged in oak barrels without topping up for at least 6 years. A veil of yeast forms on the surface of the wine, which undergoes slow oxidation, giving it a particular taste reminiscent of nuts.

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