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Domaine de Chaude Écuelle Chablis 'Vaillons' Premier Cru 2020
Vintage Character
Chaude Ecuelle Chablis Premier Cru Vaillons 2020 comes from one of Chablis’s most respected Premier Cru climats, where Chardonnay grown on classic Kimmeridgian limestone and marl delivers the region’s hallmark tension and marine-edged minerality. The 2020 vintage was warm and early, producing ripe fruit and concentration while preserving the incisive acidity that keeps good Chablis vibrant; in Vaillons, that balance makes this an especially attractive vintage with both immediate appeal and clear site definition. The Vaillons sector is known for giving a slightly broader, more generous expression than some cooler Chablis sites, yet it retains the chalky precision and saline lift that define the appellation.
Tasting Profile & Food Pairing
The wine opens with lemon zest, green apple, white peach and white flowers, layered with oyster shell, wet stone and a touch of fresh bread from lees ageing. On the palate it is dry, medium-bodied and finely textured, with brisk acidity driving flavours of citrus, orchard fruit and crushed rock through a long, mouthwatering finish. Its combination of energy and subtle creaminess makes it a natural partner for oysters, sole meunière, or grilled prawns with herbs.
Winery Background
Domaine de la Chaude Ecuelle is a family estate in the Chablis area, run by the Vilain family with a clear focus on translating terroir faithfully rather than masking it with heavy cellar work. The domaine is associated with sustainable vineyard practice and careful fruit selection, aiming for healthy grapes that need only measured intervention in the winery. Fermentation is carried out with modern temperature control, and élevage on fine lees helps build texture without compromising freshness. That combination of traditional regional sensibility and precise vinification gives the estate’s wines a clean, mineral style that speaks convincingly of Chablis.
Chaude Ecuelle Chablis Premier Cru Vaillons 2020 comes from one of Chablis’s most respected Premier Cru climats, where Chardonnay grown on classic Kimmeridgian limestone and marl delivers the region’s hallmark tension and marine-edged minerality. The 2020 vintage was warm and early, producing ripe fruit and concentration while preserving the incisive acidity that keeps good Chablis vibrant; in Vaillons, that balance makes this an especially attractive vintage with both immediate appeal and clear site definition. The Vaillons sector is known for giving a slightly broader, more generous expression than some cooler Chablis sites, yet it retains the chalky precision and saline lift that define the appellation.
Tasting Profile & Food Pairing
The wine opens with lemon zest, green apple, white peach and white flowers, layered with oyster shell, wet stone and a touch of fresh bread from lees ageing. On the palate it is dry, medium-bodied and finely textured, with brisk acidity driving flavours of citrus, orchard fruit and crushed rock through a long, mouthwatering finish. Its combination of energy and subtle creaminess makes it a natural partner for oysters, sole meunière, or grilled prawns with herbs.
Winery Background
Domaine de la Chaude Ecuelle is a family estate in the Chablis area, run by the Vilain family with a clear focus on translating terroir faithfully rather than masking it with heavy cellar work. The domaine is associated with sustainable vineyard practice and careful fruit selection, aiming for healthy grapes that need only measured intervention in the winery. Fermentation is carried out with modern temperature control, and élevage on fine lees helps build texture without compromising freshness. That combination of traditional regional sensibility and precise vinification gives the estate’s wines a clean, mineral style that speaks convincingly of Chablis.
Product details
Wine TypeWhite
WineryDomaine de la Chaude Ecuelle
Grape VarietiesChardonnay
WinemakerGuy Vilas
CountryFrance
Expert RatingJS 91
RegionBurgundy
Production VolumeSmall (approx. 10,000–11,500 bottles)
Sub-regionChablis
SweetnessDry
Classification (Ranking)Premier Cru
Alcohol Level13.0
Format750ml
Prices
Golden Gate Wine
Standard delivery 2-5 working days
Vinobuzz Delivery
HK$445
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