CHABLIS PREMIER CRU "LES VAUCOPINS"  DOMAINE LONG-DEPAQUIT  PRESENTATION  LOCATION  Bourgogne  VARIETAL  Chardonnay  TERROIR  Predominantly limestone soil overlying subsoil composed  of Kimmeridgian marls.  Surface area of the vineyard : 12,84 ha  Age of vines : 30 years old  "Les Vaucopins" is a Premier Cru in a class of its own among the wide  range of Domaine Long-Depaquit's wines. Located on the right bank of the  Serein river, this Climat is located in the commune of Chichée, 3 kms  south-east of Chablis.  This terroir is remarkably similar to that of the Grand Crus: southern  exposure, a steep slope and numerous Kimmeridgian outcrops, which give  Chablis wines their typical minerality. This noble terroir along with  frequently warm conditions yield classy Premier Cru wines with the same  potential as the greatest Chablis.  WINEMAKING/AGEING  Handpiking, sorting of the grapes, gentle pressing so as to respect the  fruit.  alcoholic fermentation and aging on fine lees: 85% in stainless steel vats  and 15% in 1 to 4-year-old oak barrels for 10 months.  Finished aging in stainless steel vats for 2 months.  TASTING  The Vaucopins cuvée is the archetype of the minerality found in the wines  of Chablis. A complex combination of fleshy fruit, notes of smoke and  gunflint paired with a lively, vivacious structure. Highly concentrated  flavours on the palate, which boasts exceptional length.   SERVING  Serve between 11 and 13°C (52-55°F).  To taste when young or to keep 5 to 7 years and more.  FOOD PAIRINGS  Fish and seafood, grilled or with sauce  Roasted or stewed poultry and white meats  Recipe suggestion: seared scallops with citrus butter  QUOTES  Tim Atkin: 93/100 (2023)  Decanter: 93/100 (2022)  James Suckling: 93/100 (2020)