Verget Chablis Vaudesir Grand Cru 2009

Category:
 
White Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
White Wines
Producer:
 
Verget
Label Name:
 
Chablis Vaudesir Grand Cru
Vintage:
 
2009
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Chablis, Burgundy
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
13%
Grape(s):
 
Chardonnay
Acidity:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
10-12°C

Awards/Ratings
Wine Advocate (Robert Parker) 90; Burghound 92-94; Vinous/Stephen Tanzer 93+; RVF 17/20

Tasting Note
Pure, chalky minerality with lime, grapefruit and white flowers; hints of smoke, peach‑skin and honey. Precise, saline palate with bright acidity and a concentrated, long mineral finish.

Food Pairing
Western: oysters, lobster, grilled or poached salmon, asparagus with smoked salmon, Comté cheese. Asian: sushi/sashimi, steamed white fish, tempura, miso‑glazed fish, light Chinese seafood dishes.

Production Method
Hand‑harvested fruit; alcoholic fermentation in barrels (≈10% new), malolactic in barrel; 7 months on fine lees with bâtonnage, then ~6 months in horizontal stainless tanks.

Vineyard Info
Maison Verget (Jean‑Marie Guffens) is a respected négociant that sources selected Chablis grapes from local growers; known for precise pressing and élevage. Julien Desplans joined as cellar master in 2012.