Joseph Drouhin Chablis Vaudesir 2006
Chardonnay
from Burgundy, France
winemaker's notes:
Chablis is still a difficult region for the wine-maker. The climate is continental, hot in Summer and cold in Winter. Frosts are frequent. In spite of all these hardships, Robert DROUHIN is adamant to keep the yields in his vineyards as low as possible by pruning very short. At harvest time, the grapes are hand-picked and pressed at Joseph DROUHIN's own winery in Chablis. The next day, the must is brought to the cellars in Beaune and put in barrels for the alcoholic fermentation. After 8 to 9 months of ageing in oak, the wine is bottled. The wine Vaudésir is one of the seven Grand Crus of Chablis and one of its largest, occupying a central position on the large hill overlooking the town of Chablis. A small vale, carved in the middle, gave its name to the vineyard: Val du Désir.
As a wine, Vaudésir has a lovely, limpid, slightly green golden hue. The aromas are often reminiscent of coriander and fern, with a somewhat lemony scent. Round on the palate, it has a long, complex finish. This is a wine to keep: its ageing potential is quite good.
critical acclaim:
"The 2006 Chablis Vaudesir features ripe yellow plum allied to a pan dripping-like savory meatiness. Hints of lanolin, resin, and spice from the barrel nicely complement the wine’s roasted and almost honeyed richness. This is a great example of the amplitude and generosity that in 2006 is perfectly compatible with carnal characteristics and other mysterious aspects peculiar to Chablis. Finishing with elegance and subtlety yet a real sense of conviction, it should be worth following for up to a decade."
92 Points
The Wine Advocate
"Cool, rather restrained aromas of citrus peel, hay, flowers, talc and white pepper. Gives a sweeter impression than the Montmains but the wine's rich white peach flavor is nicely supported by firm minerality and an element of wet stone. A serious wine with plenty of stuffing, but does it have the length for outstanding?"
92 Points
International Wine Cellar
