In the glass
Aroma: citrus, green apple, white flower, mineral
Palate: lemon, oyster shell, chalk, saline
A crisp, unoaked Chablis from Drouhin's own estate, with citrus, green apple and a saline, stony finish.
What it pairs with
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Chablis oysters
The wine's saline, oyster-shell minerality is the textbook match for raw oysters on ice. -
Quenelle de brochet sauce Nantua
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The dumpling's creamy crayfish sauce meets a taut white Burgundy that cuts the richness and lifts the shellfish. -
Salade lyonnaise
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Bacon, frisee and a soft poached egg find a foil in a bright, saline white that resets the palate.
How to serve Chablis Domaine de Vaudon
Allow 5 minutes from open to pour.
- Open and pour. Open and pour directly. No decanting required for this style.
- Serve at 8-10°C. Cellar temperature (8-10°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
- Glassware. Use a smaller all-purpose white glass: the bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
- Pair with. Chablis oysters, Quenelle de brochet sauce Nantua, Salade lyonnaise. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
History
Domaine de Vaudon is Drouhin's Chablis estate, source of its village Chablis.
- 1968 — Drouhin acquired Domaine de Vaudon in Chablis
Facts
- Producer
- Maison Joseph Drouhin
- Grapes
- Chardonnay (100%)
- Classification
- Village (Chablis, AOC)
- Oak
- Fermented and aged in stainless steel
- ABV
- 12.5%
- Price
- EUR 22 to 38 at retail
- Drinking window
- 2-7 from vintage
- First vintage
- 1968
Frequently asked about Chablis Domaine de Vaudon
What does Chablis Domaine de Vaudon taste like?
On the nose, citrus, green apple, white flower, mineral. On the palate, lemon, oyster shell, chalk, saline. Structurally light-bodied, racy acidity with a long finish. A crisp, unoaked Chablis from Drouhin's own estate, with citrus, green apple and a saline, stony finish.
When should I drink Chablis Domaine de Vaudon?
Drink 2-7 from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.
What food pairs with Chablis Domaine de Vaudon?
Chablis oysters is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Quenelle de brochet sauce Nantua and Salade lyonnaise. The wine's saline, oyster-shell minerality is the textbook match for raw oysters on ice.
What grapes are in Chablis Domaine de Vaudon?
The blend is Chardonnay (100%). The wine is classified as Village (Chablis, AOC).