Domaine Long-Depaquit Chablis Premier Cru Les Vaillons 2022
Domaine Long-Depaquit
Long-Depaquit is one of Chablis's oldest and most respected domaines, with holdings in prime premier and grand cru vineyards. Les Vaillons sits on the right bank of the Serein river, its south-facing slopes delivering wines of both power and precision. The 2022 vintage brings generous fruit to a frame of razor-sharp acidity and mineral depth — textbook premier cru Chablis.
Nose
Steely citrus and crushed seashell minerality dominate, with an undercurrent of green apple and white flowers. A hint of toasted almond emerges from the partial oak aging, adding just enough weight without masking the classic Chablis transparency.
Palate
Focused and precise, with a chalky texture that speaks directly to the Kimmeridgian limestone soils. Lemon curd, gooseberry, and a saline quality that recalls coastal air. The mid-palate broadens into honeyed richness before the acidity snaps everything back to attention. Beautifully balanced between fruit and mineral.
Finish
Long and persistent, with lingering citrus zest, a flinty mineral quality, and a clean, mouthwatering acidity that demands another sip.
- Varietal
- Chardonnay
- Blend
- 100% Chardonnay
- Vineyards
- Les Vaillons Premier Cru, right bank of the Serein river, Kimmeridgian limestone soils
- Alcohol
- 13%
- Organic / Biodynamic
- No
- Skin Contact
- No
Food Pairing
Fresh oysters from Brittany with a mignonette sauce
From vines rooted in the ancient Kimmeridgian limestone of Chablis's prized Les Vaillons premier cru vineyard, Domaine Long-Depaquit — owned by Maison Albert Bichot since 1970 — produces this crystalline Chardonnay that channels the fossilized seabed beneath Burgundy's coolest terroir.
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