Buy Thomas Labille Chablis 1er Cru Vaucoupins 2023 | Premier Cru Chablis Wine

Discover a Classic Chablis Premier Cru with Elegant Minerality

The Thomas Labille Chablis 1er Cru Vaucoupins 2023 is a superb expression of Premier Cru Chablis, crafted from 100% Chardonnay grapes grown on the prestigious Vaucoupin vineyard near Chichée, France. This outstanding white Burgundy offers lifted aromas of fresh lime, ripe white peach, and delicate white flowers, leading to a lively, structured palate with a precise, bright minerality that is the hallmark of great Chablis.

With fruit sourced from sustainably farmed vineyards certified Haute Valeur Environnementale (HVE), this wine captures the purity and finesse of Chablis’ famed Kimmeridgian soils. Aged on fine lees and finished with six months in French oak, the 2023 vintage delivers complexity, texture, and impeccable balance.

Why Buy Thomas Labille Chablis 1er Cru Vaucoupins 2023?

• Premier Cru Chablis from the highly regarded Vaucoupin vineyard

• 100% Chardonnay, expressing the unique terroir of Chablis

• Certified HVE sustainable viticulture, ensuring quality and environmental care

• From award-winning winemaker Thomas Labille

• Aged on lees and in French oak for added depth and finesse

Vintage Report — Chablis 2023

The 2023 vintage in Chablis is characterised by excellent quality and an abundant harvest of perfectly ripe, well-balanced fruit. Favourable weather conditions, combined with sunny days and cool nights, promoted full phenolic ripeness while preserving the bright acidity and minerality Chablis lovers expect.

The Vaucoupin Vineyard — Premier Cru Excellence

Nestled on the right bank of the Serein River, near Chichée, the Vaucoupin Premier Cru climat covers 45 hectares of limestone-rich soils interspersed with Kimmeridgian marl and white clay. The steep, south-facing slopes ensure optimum sun exposure and natural drainage, producing small, concentrated yields with exceptional flavour intensity and freshness.

Winemaking Notes

Hand-harvested grapes were gently pressed and fermented at controlled temperatures to preserve varietal purity and site expression. The wine matured on fine lees for texture and underwent additional ageing in French oak barrels, enhancing complexity and mouthfeel. It was finished with light fining and filtration to ensure clarity and finesse.