Who would you count as the up-and-coming producers to keep an eye on in Chablis at the moment? I can think of Lavantureux, Grossot, Guillaume Vrignaud.
I have just written about Vocoret in my Instagram feed @burakwinenotes.
Eleni and Edouard Vocoret are part of the new wave of producers in Chablis, but their wines feel anything but trendy. Since launching their domaine in 2012 with vineyards from Edouard’s family estate, they have carved out a clear identity by choosing to bottle their village plots separately rather than blending - one that’s been fascinating to follow since I first started buying their wines with the 2018 vintage.
Les Pargues, a south-facing vineyard neighbouring 1er Cru La Foret and Butteaux, walks a tightrope between richness and restraint.
Right away, there is a hit of green citrus, crisp green apples and white flowers. There is a slight reduction that’s felt through the struck match notes which adds depth , but it’s not overwhelming. Maybe that’s the ripeness of the 2018 vintage speaking, but touch of warmth threatens to push it toward richness, but yet the stony minerality reins it back in. The finish is vibrant and just keeps going.
For a so-called “new school” Chablis, this feels pretty classic to me. A village wine on paper, but it performs easily at a premier cru level.
P.S. The Vocorets are adding Le Clos to their range starting with the 2023 vintage - one to watch.
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