Domaine Gautherin 2021 Chablis "Vaudesirs" Grand Cru 750ml

Winemaking: 2/3 is made in tank at cold temperature, 1/3 is made in 600L barrels. After one year separated, the 2 vinifications are blended to continue aging on the lees to 18-20 months.

The Chablis Grand Cru Vaudésirs wafts from the glass with a pretty bouquet of honeysuckle, fresh peach, pastry cream and a delicate touch of oak. On the palate, it’s full-bodied, satiny and layered, with a charming, supple profile but sneaky underlaying structure and depth. Part of the blend spent time in two demi-muids, which accounts for its subtly wood-inflected personality, but that will integrate with time.

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There is a creamy, almost lactic edge to this Vaudésir. Cut through with plenty of citrus acidity and a hint of oak. At the moment, it's not the most harmonious grand cru but this has the concentration to age very well and could easily warrant a higher score in two to three years.

Score: 92 points -- Andy Howard MW, Decanter, 2023