Domaine Long-Depaquit - Chablis Grand Cru Les Blanchots 2015 – Burgundy France

Domaine Long-Depaquit Chablis Grand Cru Les Blanchots 2015 is a refined and mineral-driven Chardonnay from the eastern edge of the Grand Cru hill. Elegant, precise, and lifted, it highlights finesse over power.

🍷 At a Glance

• Grape: 100% Chardonnay
• Region: Chablis Grand Cru, Burgundy, France
• Vintage: 2015
• Aging: Aged on fine lees (70% stainless steel, 30% oak) for 10 months, followed by additional aging in stainless steel
• Style: Dry white wine, elegant and mineral-driven

👃 Tasting Notes & Experience

• Body: Medium to full-bodied
• Fruit: Citrus, orchard fruit
• Floral: White flowers (lily, rose)
• Mineral: Flint, chalk, iodine notes
• Structure: Harmonious texture, fresh acidity, long finish

This Grand Cru shows a more lifted and refined expression, shaped by its cooler position on the slope. The palate is balanced and generous, with pronounced minerality and a composed, persistent finish.

❤️ Why We Love It

• A more elegant, finesse-driven Grand Cru expression
• Combines floral aromatics with mineral precision
• Balanced and harmonious, with strong typicity

🍽️ Food Pairing Ideas

• Lobster, crab, and fine shellfish
• Roasted poultry or white meats
• Refined fish dishes with citrus or light sauces

👤 Who This Wine Is For

✓ Fans of elegant, floral Grand Cru Chardonnay
✓ Drinkers who prefer finesse over power
✕ Not for those seeking bold, heavy, oak-driven whites

Tim Atkin: 94/100
Allen Meadows: 91–94/100
Jasper Morris: 90–93/100