Long-Depaquit Chablis Les Vaillons 2020

From the celebrated house of Albert Bichot, Domaine Long-Depaquit’s 2020 Chablis Les Vaillons is a radiant example of Premier Cru finesse—bright, elegant, and beautifully balanced. Nestled on the left bank of the Serein River, Vaillons is prized for its expressive fruit and underlying minerality, and 2020 was a vintage of freshness and concentration.

The wine opens with aromas of white peach, citrus blossom, and wet stone, followed by a palate that’s supple and vibrant, revealing flavors of grapefruit, green apple, almond skin, and a subtle saline snap. Fermented and aged partially in stainless steel and used oak, it has texture and lift in perfect harmony.

A polished, age-worthy white Burgundy that captures the soul of Chablis.

Drink now through 2030. Decant briefly for optimal expression.

Tasting Notes:

• Vintage: 2020

• Region: Chablis 1er Cru, Burgundy, France

• Vineyard: Les Vaillons

• Grape Variety: 100% Chardonnay

• ABV: ~13%

• Body: Medium

• Style: Fresh, mineral, elegant white Burgundy

Critic Ratings:

• James Suckling: 92 pts – “Ripe citrus and subtle spice. Creamy texture but crisp finish.”

• Wine Enthusiast: 91 pts – “A lovely, lifted Chablis with clean lines and aromatic depth.”

• Wine Advocate: 90–92 pts – “Tension and elegance with typical Vaillons approachability.”

Food Pairing Suggestions:

• Lemon-roasted chicken

• Fresh crab or lobster

• Creamy pasta with mushrooms

• Semi-soft cheeses like Tomme or Saint-Nectaire