{"product_id":"domaine-begue-mathiot-vaillons-chablis-1er-cru-2023","title":"Domaine Begue-Mathiot Vaillons Chablis 1er Cru 2023","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"59\" data-end=\"126\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"59\" data-end=\"104\"\u003eChablis Premier Cru AOC, Burgundy, France\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"104\" data-end=\"107\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"107\" data-end=\"126\"\u003e100% Chardonnay\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"1857nbr\" data-start=\"128\" data-end=\"149\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"132\" data-end=\"149\"\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"150\" data-end=\"788\"\u003eA classic expression of Premier Cru Chablis, the \u003cstrong data-start=\"199\" data-end=\"238\"\u003e2023 Domaine Bègue-Mathiot Vaillons\u003c\/strong\u003e offers a beautiful balance of richness and precision. The nose reveals aromas of \u003cstrong data-start=\"320\" data-end=\"410\"\u003egreen apple, ripe pear, lemon zest, white flowers, and crushed oyster shell minerality\u003c\/strong\u003e. On the palate, it delivers layers of \u003cstrong data-start=\"449\" data-end=\"512\"\u003ecitrus, orchard fruit, fresh melon, and subtle saline notes\u003c\/strong\u003e, supported by vibrant acidity and a refined, lingering finish. The wine has the signature Chablis combination of \u003cstrong data-start=\"626\" data-end=\"670\"\u003epurity, freshness, and chalky minerality\u003c\/strong\u003e while showing the extra depth and texture expected from a Premier Cru vineyard. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"790\" data-end=\"793\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"1fovlvk\" data-start=\"795\" data-end=\"819\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"798\" data-end=\"819\"\u003eInteresting Facts\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"820\" data-end=\"2125\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1rkfhzs\" data-start=\"820\" data-end=\"1092\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"822\" data-end=\"847\"\u003ePremier Cru Prestige:\u003c\/strong\u003e Vaillons is one of Chablis’ most celebrated \u003cstrong data-start=\"892\" data-end=\"917\"\u003ePremier Cru vineyards\u003c\/strong\u003e, located on the \u003cstrong data-start=\"934\" data-end=\"967\"\u003eleft bank of the Serein River\u003c\/strong\u003e. These vineyards are known for producing Chardonnays that combine elegance, floral aromatics, and excellent aging potential.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"3faxwa\" data-start=\"1093\" data-end=\"1411\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1095\" data-end=\"1134\"\u003eA Family Domaine Rooted in Chablis:\u003c\/strong\u003e Domaine Bègue-Mathiot is a family estate dedicated exclusively to the wines of Chablis, producing a range of Petit Chablis, Chablis, and several Premier Cru bottlings including Vaillons, Vosgros, Vaucopins, and Fourchaume Vieilles Vignes. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"orj4i0\" data-start=\"1412\" data-end=\"1679\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1414\" data-end=\"1437\"\u003eOld Vine Character:\u003c\/strong\u003e The 2023 Vaillons comes from mature vines (reported at approximately \u003cstrong data-start=\"1507\" data-end=\"1524\"\u003e45+ years old\u003c\/strong\u003e), which contribute additional concentration, complexity, and texture while maintaining Chablis’ signature freshness. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1e2t2t6\" data-start=\"1680\" data-end=\"1901\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1682\" data-end=\"1721\"\u003eThe “Mineral” Signature of Chablis:\u003c\/strong\u003e The region’s famous \u003cstrong data-start=\"1742\" data-end=\"1774\"\u003eKimmeridgian limestone soils\u003c\/strong\u003e—rich in ancient marine fossils—help create the distinctive flinty, saline character that makes Chablis instantly recognizable.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"14rjd6b\" data-start=\"1902\" data-end=\"2125\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1904\" data-end=\"1924\"\u003eA Great Vintage:\u003c\/strong\u003e The 2023 vintage in Chablis produced wines with excellent ripeness while maintaining the region’s hallmark acidity and mineral tension, creating wines that are approachable young but capable of aging.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2127\" data-end=\"2130\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"wjtri6\" data-start=\"2132\" data-end=\"2152\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2135\" data-end=\"2152\"\u003eFood Pairings\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2153\" data-end=\"2203\"\u003eThis is an exceptionally food-friendly white wine:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2205\" data-end=\"2457\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"krqhkc\" data-start=\"2205\" data-end=\"2235\"\u003e🦪 Oysters and raw shellfish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"xy52wn\" data-start=\"2236\" data-end=\"2272\"\u003e🦐 Shrimp scampi or grilled prawns\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"14igegs\" data-start=\"2273\" data-end=\"2316\"\u003e🐟 Grilled branzino, halibut, or sea bass\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1mrqct7\" data-start=\"2317\" data-end=\"2332\"\u003e🦀 Crab cakes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1yd2ym6\" data-start=\"2333\" data-end=\"2372\"\u003e🐓 Roast chicken with lemon and herbs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"gho0l3\" data-start=\"2373\" data-end=\"2398\"\u003e🧀 Goat cheese or Comté\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1nd5qgc\" data-start=\"2399\" data-end=\"2421\"\u003e🍣 Sushi and sashimi\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"j2zanh\" data-start=\"2422\" data-end=\"2457\"\u003e🥗 Salads with citrus vinaigrette\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2459\" data-end=\"2462\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2825\" data-end=\"2933\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"k3f4xo\" data-start=\"2940\" data-end=\"2961\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2943\" data-end=\"2961\"\u003eWhy We Love It\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2962\" data-end=\"3355\"\u003eThis is the kind of Chablis that reminds wine lovers why Burgundy Chardonnay is so revered. The \u003cstrong data-start=\"3058\" data-end=\"3137\"\u003eVaillons vineyard brings more generosity and texture than a village Chablis\u003c\/strong\u003e, while still delivering the unmistakable energy, salinity, and limestone-driven freshness that defines the region. It is elegant enough for a special dinner but approachable enough to open on a weeknight with seafood.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3357\" data-end=\"3522\"\u003eFor customers who enjoy \u003cstrong data-start=\"3381\" data-end=\"3432\"\u003ePuligny-Montrachet, Sancerre, or white Burgundy\u003c\/strong\u003e, this offers a beautiful introduction to Premier Cru Burgundy without the high price tag.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3524\" data-end=\"3731\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3524\" data-end=\"3548\"\u003eServing Temperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e 50–54°F\u003cbr data-start=\"3556\" data-end=\"3559\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3559\" data-end=\"3573\"\u003eDecanting:\u003c\/strong\u003e Not required, but 15–20 minutes of air can enhance complexity\u003cbr data-start=\"3635\" data-end=\"3638\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3638\" data-end=\"3655\"\u003eDrink Window:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2025–2032\u003cbr data-start=\"3665\" data-end=\"3668\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3668\" data-end=\"3678\"\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Elegant • Mineral • Fresh • Textured • Food-Friendly\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"IN THE CRU","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47252307214492,"sku":null,"price":46.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0377\/6253\/1460\/files\/Untitleddesign_6.png?v=1784743726","url":"https:\/\/inthecru.com\/products\/domaine-begue-mathiot-vaillons-chablis-1er-cru-2023","provider":"In The Cru","version":"1.0","type":"link"}