Roland Lavantureux
Vau de Vey Chablis Premier Cru Chardonnay
Chablis, Burgundy, France
The 2022 Chablis Vau de Vey 1er Cru was half-aged in a 5-year-old barrel and half in stainless steel. It takes time to settle on the nose, showing ample yellow fruit infused with crushed stone and light lanolin aromas. The palate is well-balanced, with mango and peach on the entry. It leans more towards the tropical side, though undeniably balanced with a deft touch of ginger on the finish. I'm intrigued to see how this will age in bottle. Tasted blind at the BIVB tasting in Chablis. (Neal Martin, Vinous, August 2024)
The 2022 Chablis Vau de Vey 1er Cru was half-aged in a 5-year-old barrel and half in stainless steel. It takes time to settle on the nose, showing ample yellow fruit infused with crushed stone and light lanolin aromas. The palate is well-balanced, with mango and peach on the entry. It leans more towards the tropical side, though undeniably balanced with a deft touch of ginger on the finish. I'm intrigued to see how this will age in bottle. Tasted blind at the BIVB tasting in Chablis. (Neal Martin, Vinous, August 2024)
2016 -Vintage -wow high volume lemon lime ,crushed rocks, wet wool, high acid , med bodied really good time to drink
2016 -Vintage -wow high volume lemon lime ,crushed rocks, wet wool, high acid , med bodied really good time to drink
Oct 22nd, 2023
wafts peach, talcum, honeysuckle, lemongrass, lime zest and flint ~ intense and linear that starts with yellow & green apples and yellow plum that lead into papaya, pineapple, lime and a salt lick finish!
wafts peach, talcum, honeysuckle, lemongrass, lime zest and flint ~ intense and linear that starts with yellow & green apples and yellow plum that lead into papaya, pineapple, lime and a salt lick finish!
May 31st, 20232016 vintage - Minerality wrapped around lemon lime goodness great acidity - amazing wine
2016 vintage - Minerality wrapped around lemon lime goodness great acidity - amazing wine
Jul 12th, 2020
@Delectable Wine : This is the Roland Lavantureux Vau de Vey...I didn’t see it in the database.
Very enjoyable Wednesday Wine Committee lunch today with @Weston Eidson & @Colby Siratt hosting. Same format as always...1 sparkler, 3 whites, 4 reds and 1 dessert wine all tasted blind.
I picked up a lot of petrol on the nose here at first. Surprised this was Chablis. Wasn’t overly steely. Low acidity. Lots of compact tropical fruits that are all slightly tart. I called this Alsatian and couldn’t decide between Riesling or pinot Gris.
@Delectable Wine : This is the Roland Lavantureux Vau de Vey...I didn’t see it in the database.
Very enjoyable Wednesday Wine Committee lunch today with @Weston Eidson & @Colby Siratt hosting. Same format as always...1 sparkler, 3 whites, 4 reds and 1 dessert wine all tasted blind.
I picked up a lot of petrol on the nose here at first. Surprised this was Chablis. Wasn’t overly steely. Low acidity. Lots of compact tropical fruits that are all slightly tart. I called this Alsatian and couldn’t decide between Riesling or pinot Gris.
2022 vintage. Couldn't decide between this and the Beauroy 1er Cru so picked up both. Clean and crispy. 2.8.24.
2022 vintage. Couldn't decide between this and the Beauroy 1er Cru so picked up both. Clean and crispy. 2.8.24.
Mar 8th, 2024