Domaine Roland Lavantureux Chablis 1er Cru Vau De Vey 2020 750ml

Focused Premier Cru Chablis with citrus, white peach, wet stone and a long saline finish.

About The Wine

Domaine Roland Lavantureux Chablis 1er Cru Vau de Vey 2020 is a finely cut, mineral Premier Cru Chablis with real precision and quiet power. The 2020 vintage shows lovely concentration and tension, balancing ripe citrus and orchard fruit with a distinctly stony, cool toned line. This is a serious Chardonnay from one of Chablis’ most admired growers, offering both immediate class in the glass and the structure to reward further time in bottle. 

Tasting Notes

Aroma: Citrus zest, white peach, subtle spice and wet stone minerality.

Palate: Taut and beautifully detailed, with lemon, orchard fruit and a sleek mineral core wrapped in fine texture and vibrant acidity.

Finish: Long, dry and saline, with chalky persistence and a flinty, mouthwatering close.

Serving Suggestions

Serve well chilled with oysters, scallops, grilled whiting, roast chicken or soft white cheeses.

About the Winery / Producer / Region

Domaine Roland Lavantureux is based in Lignorelles, just northwest of Chablis, and was founded by Roland Lavantureux in 1978. Today the estate is run with the next generation involved, and it has built a strong reputation for polished, site expressive Chablis. Vau de Vey is one of the region’s Premier Cru sites, known for producing wines with drive, minerality and finely etched structure. 

Cellaring Potential

This is drinking beautifully now, but it also has the shape and acidity to reward further cellaring over the medium term. The 2020 vintage has the concentration and balance to develop extra complexity with time under good conditions.

Collector’s Note

The 2020 vintage receiving strong critical attention, including 94 points from Jasper Morris MW.

Details

Producer: Domaine Roland Lavantureux

Vintage: 2020

Variety: Chardonnay

Region: Chablis 1er Cru Vau de Vey, Burgundy, France

Alcohol: 12.5%

Bottle Size: 750ml