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PReMieR CRu The Vaucoupin Premier Cru 2016 is a blend of 70% old vines and

30% younger ones. it was mostly aged in stainless steel, with 20%
2016 saw a small harvest but a great vintage. of the cuvée aged in two-year-old oak barrels. After 15 months
of ageing, they were bottled, with a limited edition of just 300
With some devastating weather episodes, from spring frost to hail magnums produced. When it comes to especially promising
and mildew, this vintage caused a great deal of torment. however, the vintages, magnums are ideal for enhancing a wine’s ability to age.
rare grapes that were harvested were concentrated and ripe, thanks having a smaller area in contact with the air means that the wine
to a hot and sunny summer. The result was particularly aromatic and evolves at a much slower rate than with a traditional bottle, and
powerful wines with magnificent tension. helps preserve all its aromatic potential.
The terroir of Vaucoupin is a favorite of Lucie Depuydt, the house Tasting notes from the wine’s creator
winegrower. The vines are located in the commune of Chichée, and it reveals a pretty golden color, and has a subtle fragrance of yellow
enjoy ideal sunshine conditions. The vines flourish on very unfertile and fruit like apricot and quince, along with elegant touches of almond.
extremely pebbly soil. The roots make their way through Kimmeridgian
limestone on both shallow and very steep slopes. on the mouth, it is vigorous and indulgent, with aromas of citrus
and white blossom.
The wine house is fortunate to be able to vinify grapes from around
10 or so plots, each with different characteristics. Most are planted The tension is balanced and lingers until the finish, softened with
more than 50 years old, bringing perfect balance during long dry creamy, brioche notes.
or hot periods, as was the case in 2016. The younger vines that are served as an aperitif, it is perfect with salmon tartare, shellfish,
more sensitive to the heat bring tension and vigor. fresh goat cheese, or even farmhouse guineafowl.

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