Wine prices
| Reference | Vintage / size | Price / bottle | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest shop price | 2023 / 750ml | ≈ $129.01Original CHF 106.00 | gerstl.ch ↗ |
2024 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 12.5%
Grape Varieties 100% Chardonnay
Classification AOC Chablis Grand Cru Vaudésir
Region Vaudesir
Soil Very steep terrain, More clayey than calcareous
Orientation The Estate'S 1.20-Hectare Plot Is Entirely South-Facing
Harvest Dates Harvest began on 20 September 2024
Fermentation Vessels Stainless steel vats
Pressing Method Short-Duration Pneumatic Pressing Lasting 1.5–2 Hours
Oak Types French oak
Production Details Gravity handling is used to avoid pumping. Total maturation lasts 19 months; 35% of the blend spends 5–6 months on fine lees in French oak barrels, after which maturation finishes in small stainless-steel tanks.
Tasting Notes Fresh and refined; floral and fruity fragrances; subtle, lively and soft; airy, round and charming when young
2023 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.0%
Grape Varieties 100% Chardonnay
Classification AOC Chablis Grand Cru Vaudésir
Region Vaudesir
Soil Very steep terrain, More clayey than calcareous
Orientation The Estate'S 1.20-Hectare Holding Is Entirely South-Facing
Harvest Dates Harvest began in early September 2023
Fermentation Vessels Stainless steel vats
Pressing Method Short-Duration Pneumatic Pressing Lasting 1.5–2 Hours
Oak Types French oak
Production Details Gravity handling is used to avoid pumping. Total maturation lasts 19 months; 35% of the blend spends 5–6 months on fine lees in French oak barrels before finishing in stainless-steel tanks.
Tasting Notes Fresh and refined; floral and fruity fragrances; subtle, lively and soft; airy and round
Food Pairing Steamed lobster; sole à la normande; scallop tartare; oysters with champagne mignonette; fresh goat cheese
2022 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 12.5%
Grape Varieties 100% Chardonnay
Classification AOC Chablis Grand Cru Vaudésir
Region Vaudesir
Soil Very steep terrain, More clayey than calcareous
Orientation The Estate'S 1.20-Hectare Holding Is Entirely South-Facing
Harvest Dates Harvest began on 31 August 2022
Fermentation Vessels Stainless steel vats
Pressing Method Short-Duration Pneumatic Pressing Lasting 1.5–2 Hours
Oak Types French oak
Production Details Gravity handling is used to avoid pumping. Total maturation lasts 19 months; 35% of the blend spends 5–6 months on fine lees in French oak barrels before finishing in stainless-steel tanks.
Tasting Notes Fresh and refined; floral and fruity fragrances; subtle, lively and soft; airy and round
Food Pairing Steamed lobster; sole à la normande; scallop tartare; oysters with champagne mignonette; fresh goat cheese
2021 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties 100% Chardonnay
Region Vaudesir
Soil Very steep terrain, More clayey than calcareous
Orientation The Estate'S 1.20-Hectare Plot Is Entirely South-Facing
Harvest Dates Harvest began on 17 September 2021
Fermentation Vessels Stainless steel vats
Pressing Method Short-Duration Pneumatic Pressing Lasting 1.5–2 Hours
Production Details Gravity handling is used to avoid pumping. Total maturation lasts 19 months; 35% of the blend spends 5–6 months on fine lees in French oak barrels before finishing in stainless-steel tanks.
Tasting Notes Fresh and refined; floral and fruity fragrances; subtle, lively and soft; airy and round
Sources: winedirectory.lafite.com ↗ · Compare this vintage
2020 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties 100% Chardonnay
Region Vaudesir
Soil Very steep terrain, More clayey than calcareous
Orientation The Estate'S 1.20-Hectare Plot Is Entirely South-Facing
Harvest Dates Harvest began on 25 August 2020
Fermentation Vessels Stainless steel vats
Pressing Method Short-Duration Pneumatic Pressing Lasting 1.5–2 Hours
Production Details Gravity handling is used to avoid pumping. Total maturation lasts 19 months; 35% of the blend spends 5–6 months on fine lees in French oak barrels before finishing in stainless-steel tanks.
Tasting Notes Fresh and refined; floral and fruity fragrances; subtle, lively and soft; airy and round
Sources: winedirectory.lafite.com ↗ · Compare this vintage
2018 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties 100% Chardonnay
Region Vaudesir
Soil Very steep terrain, More clayey than calcareous
Orientation The Estate'S 1.20-Hectare Plot Is Entirely South-Facing
Harvest Dates Harvest began on 3 September 2018
Fermentation Vessels Stainless steel vats
Pressing Method Short-Duration Pneumatic Pressing Lasting 1.5–2 Hours
Production Details Gravity handling is used to avoid pumping. Total maturation lasts 19 months; 35% of the blend spends 5–6 months on fine lees in French oak barrels before finishing in stainless-steel tanks.
Tasting Notes Fresh and refined; floral and fruity fragrances; subtle, lively and soft; airy and round
Sources: winedirectory.lafite.com ↗ · Compare this vintage
2010 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties 100% Chardonnay
Region Vaudesir
Soil Very steep terrain, More clayey than calcareous
Orientation The Estate'S 1.20-Hectare Plot Is Entirely South-Facing
Harvest Dates Harvest took place from 20–29 September 2010
Fermentation Vessels Stainless steel vats
Pressing Method Short-Duration Pneumatic Pressing Lasting 1.5–2 Hours
Production Details Gravity handling is used to avoid pumping. Total maturation lasts 19 months; 35% of the blend spends 5–6 months on fine lees in French oak barrels before finishing in stainless-steel tanks.
Tasting Notes Fresh and refined; floral and fruity fragrances; subtle, lively and soft; airy and round
Sources: winedirectory.lafite.com ↗ · Compare this vintage
Shop prices
| Reference | Vintage / size | Price / bottle | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shop price | 2023 / 750ml | ≈ $129.01Original CHF 106.00 | gerstl.ch ↗ |
| Shop price | 2023 / 750ml | ≈ $146.05Original CHF 120.00 | topwines.ch ↗ |
| Shop price | 2020 / 750ml | CHF 100.89Recorded amount · package unit unverified | vinpark.ch ↗ |
Producer Information
Website
Address
10, rue Jules Rathier, 89800 Chablis, France
Phone
+33 (0)3 86 18 14 37
Owner
Domaines Barons de Rothschild (Lafite)
Cellarmaster
Didier Seguier