Raoul Gautherin & Fils Chablis Grand Cru Vaudesirs 2021
Product characteristics
Raoul Gautherin & Fils Chablis Grand Cru Vaudesirs 2021 is a white Burgundy wine made from Chardonnay grown on Kimmeridgian limestone, which gives the wine tension and salinity. The cooler 2021 vintage emphasises freshness, clarity and a mineral character, while the winemaking approach favours purity of fruit over overt oak. This wine comes from the Vaudésirs climat, known for subtle and precise wines. It appeals to lovers of Burgundian whites with a clear structure and energy.
Serve the wine at 10-12°C to highlight its freshness while allowing the texture to unfold. A short aeration in the glass enhances the aromatic detail. This wine pairs best with oysters, scallops, turbot or lobster, where minerality and acidity mirror the natural sweetness of the seafood. It also works well with subtle cream-based sauces, provided they are used sparingly.
Raoul Gautherin & Fils Chablis Grand Cru Vaudesirs 2021 – a precise and tense white Burgundy
Vaudésirs is one of the Grand Cru climats of Chablis, and Raoul Gautherin & Fils bottles a 2021 from it that shows why the site has a reputation for finesse. The vines stand on Kimmeridgian limestone, which runs through the wine as salinity and tension. 2021 was a cool year, and the estate chose to let the fruit speak rather than lean on new oak, so the result is fresh, clear and mineral.
What does Chablis Grand Cru Vaudesirs 2021 taste like?
The first impression is of white flowers and lemon peel, then green apple; behind them sit wet chalk, crushed stone and a faint salty tang, with hazelnut and citrus oil appearing after a few minutes in the glass. The palate has medium-plus weight yet feels taut and exact: citrus, pear and stone fruit are held in place by a mineral spine, and the acidity, fully knit into the wine, provides length without any heaviness. The ending is long, clean and saline, leaving lemony freshness and chalk behind.
Chablis wine – what to pair it with?
Pour it at 10-12°C and give it a few minutes of air in the glass; the aromatics gain detail as the texture opens. Oysters, scallops, turbot and lobster are the natural companions, since the wine’s minerality and acidity echo the sweetness of the seafood. Gentle butter- or cream-based sauces also fit, as long as they are kept light.
Who is this wine for?
This is a bottle for admirers of white Burgundy who value structure, energy and precision over richness. It drinks well now and will keep for several more years.
Frequently asked questions
What to pair with Raoul Gautherin & Fils Chablis Grand Cru Vaudesirs 2021?
This wine pairs best with oysters, scallops, turbot or lobster, and also works well with subtle cream-based sauces, provided they are used sparingly.
How much alcohol does this wine have?
Raoul Gautherin & Fils Chablis Grand Cru Vaudesirs 2021 has 13% alcohol.
How to serve this wine?
Serve the wine at 10-12°C to highlight its freshness while allowing the texture to unfold. A short aeration in the glass enhances the aromatic detail.
