Romain Bouchard | Chablis 1er Cru Vau de Vey

2008

Organic

Romain's Vau de Vey Chablis is not 1er Cru quality—it is Grand Cru quality and quite simply the best 1er Cru we have ever tasted. At this price it’s a real find and bargain for all serious Chablis lovers. Very highly rated by the press—and everyone else. The only negative is that there were only 300 cases made. Not to be missed.

Case of 12: €263.40 75cl Bottle: €21.95 12 BOTTLES PER MIXED CASE

The Press

—International Wine Challenge Chablis Trophy Winner—and Gold Medal: ‘Lively pear and apple aromas with a hint of citrus zest. Crisp and balanced with a pretty decent weight and texture, attractive melon and pear characters on the finish.’
—Concours de Mâcon 2008 (France): Gold Medal
—Decanter ‘Splash Out’ Wine of the Month

Our tasting notes

THE stand out 1er Cru from a long tasting trip around Chablis, exceeding expectations on every front. Pale, golden lemon colour with a rich, firm nose with hints of honeyed nectarines and passion fruit. A very full, soft and expressive, creamy mineral flavour. Good balance and acidity. A well made and delicious wine.

Wine data

Grape variety: Chardonnay
Appellation: AC Chablis 1er Cru
Alcohol: 12.5%

About Romain Bouchard:

Romain Bouchard learnt his trade from his father, the renowned Chablis producer Pascal Bouchard. In 2005 he took over the over the small but perfectly located Chablis estate Domaine de la Grande Chaume and immediately started to introduce rigorous organic viticultural methods. Everything is now done by hand, no chemical products are applied in the vines and only natural products (copper and sulphur) and plant extracts (nettles, field horsetail, wicker etc) are used.

With his family pedigree and the care and passion he puts into his winemaking Romain is certainly a producer to watch- this is superb Chablis that will surely develop a real following in the UK.

Prices are all-inclusive for deliveries within the Republic of Ireland. Minimum total order is 1 case (12 bottles of 75cl equivalent) and may be mixed 2 cases (24 bottles of 75cl equivalent) of your choice. We use recycled boxes for our mixed cases to help protect the environment. For more details, please view our ordering information or contact us on 01 845 7645 or info@fromvineyardsdirect.ie