Nearly yellow. Lovely scents of round citrus, beeswax and creamy minerality backed by limestone, sea coast minerality and supple inflections of blooming lemon trees. The palate is loaded with juicy lemon and silken melon flavors that are followed by pounded stones and succulent acidity. This wine is dynamic young and can age gracefully for a decade or more.
Works beautifully with shellfish, grilled river fish, sea scallops sautéed in butter, grilled shrimp, chicken dishes, hearty garden salads, grilled vegetables and creamy goat or sheep milk cheeses.
The 2018 Chablis Vaugiraut 1er Cru is a rich, painfully austere Chablis that is going to need quite a bit of time to come around. Intense citrus, crushed rock and floral notes give the 2018 lovely dimensions of complexity. This dense, implosive Chablis has a lot to say, but it won't be at its best for a number of years. The 2018 is a stunning wine in every way. The Vaugiraut emerges from two parcels that are 40 and 65 years old respectively.
93-95 points Antonio Galloni vinous.com Jan 2020 Drink 2023 - 2033