Eleni et Edouard Vocoret
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CHABLIS ‘LE BAS DE CHAPELOT’ 2022
Bottle Shot
Le Bas translates to below and this plot borders with the bottom of the 1er Cru of Chapelot, part of the Montee de Tonnerre hill, just a few yards away to the north sits Le Clos Grand Cru. The quality of this spot as a ‘village wine’ is outstanding. South East exposition. Deeper soil than the 1er Cru of Chapelot so gives more richness (Clay, Limestone, and Kimmeridgian). 3.2 ha, 40 years old. Wild Fermented in steel then elevage in barrel for 12 months of 6 to 30 year old barriques.
“The 2022 Chablis Le Bas de Chapelot underwent partial tressage in the vineyard this year, so the Vocorets could compare. They found the fruit ripened earlier with more intense aromas. These will be bottled separately. It has a lovely peachy, nectarine-tinged bouquet that blossoms in the glass. The palate is well-balanced with touches of grapefruit and white peach. It is very elegant and pure, with a touch of spice towards the finish. Simply a mouthwatering prospect – difficult to believe this is not a Premier Cru..” – 92-94 pts – Neal Martin – Vinous
CHABLIS ‘EN BOUCHERAN’ 2022
Bottle Shot
They always had the vineyard however only bottled under their own Domaine in 2017. 0.9 hectares. Far more white clay than the other plots between the 1er Cru hills of Vaillons and Le Foret as Eleni describes to me “In between La Foret and Vaillons. Kimmeridgian with lots of white clay. Hard to work *she laughed*” North West facing. Style – good mix, very mineral. 40 years old vines. Wild fermented in steel then Elevage in barrel for 12 months of 6 to 30 year old barriques.
“Ripe yet airy and pretty aromas include those of pear, apple, ocean breeze and a hint of algae. The rich, delicious and succulent middleweight flavors are not especially dense yet possess a lovely texture all the same before terminating in a clean, markedly dry and lingering finish where a touch of austerity slowly emerges. This balanced effort should repay a few years of keeping but also drink well young.” – 88-91 – Burghound
CHABLIS 1ER CRU ‘LES BUTTEAUX’ 2022
Bottle Shot
Les Butteaux is part of Montmains and shares the hill with Montmains 1er Cru itself and 1er Cru La Foret. This site is at the tip of of the Cru. Picked from 60 year old vines they only make 6 barrels from 0.32 of a hectare.
“The 2022 Chablis Les Butteaux 1er Cru has a very perfumed bouquet with yellow plum, wet stone, hints of jasmine and melted wax. This is very complex. The palate is well-balanced, taut and fresh, with a fine bead of acidity and nice edginess with a saline finish. Harmonious and sophisticated, this will age beautifully in bottle.” – 93-95 pts – Neal Martin – Vinous
“Cool and restrained aromas are composed by notes essence of pear, white flower, ocean spray and a more subtle dollop of mineral reduction. The succulent and concentrated flavors also possess evident power and intensity, both of which carry over to the sneaky long, balanced and moderately dry finale. This could use better depth but a few years of keeping should successfully address that. In a word, lovely.” – Sweet Spot – 91 to 93 points – Burghound