robin chablis 1 er cru montmains 2008

the wines of chablis enjoy a reputation that extends far beyond our borders. the other side of the coin: the name chablis itself is usurped on all five continents, often to qualify wines of a very mediocre level. close to the vineyards of champagne, the chablis appellation extends over the eponymous village and the 19 communes and hamlets that surround it, in the yonne department. made from chardonnay grapes which grow on kimmeridgian limestone slopes, the wines owe their nature to the cool, predominantly continental climate, with harsh winters and hot summers. the 8th generation of winegrowers, thierry and didier robin, who have settled in chichée, 3km from chablis, now manage the domaine louis robin. with almost 30ha of vines and prestigious appellations such as chablis 1er cru montmain, 1er cru vosgros and 1er cru vaucoupin, the domaine louis robin is well known in france and abroad. the wines are made with respect for the beautiful chablis terroirs that give them their characteristic mineral and saline character. the chablis premier cru vaucoupin is produced from several parcels, totalling 1.45 hectares, located in the village of chichée. they are very steep and south-facing, on typical chablisian soils of kimmeridgian clay-limestone marl, but with a dominant clay content. the vines have an average age of 40 years and the palate is rich, complex and deep. the finish is long, with a mineral character and a nice bitterness.a very nice wine to wait a few years, for a maximum of ten years.