Chablis 1er Cru Vau de Vey Domaine des Malandes 2023

Chablis 1er Cru Vau de Vey, Domaine des Malandes, 2023      

Grape: 100% organic Chardonnay with a touch of oak, 3ha vineyard planted in 1980, hand harvested 

Producer Tasting Note: 

Classic Premier Cru Chablis displaying floral notes and a rich minerality. Hints of peach, apricot and honey. Crisp apple fruit on finish. Complex and very fresh. Persistent on the palate, fine and balanced. Serve lightly chilled

Critics' Tasting Notes:

"Sliced pears, lemons, almonds and fennel on the nose, followed by a bright, medium-bodied and crisp palate. Lovely freshness. Drink now."

91/100 points, James Suckling, November 2024

"The 2023 Chablis Vau de Vey 1er Cru, aged 50% in used oak, has a light, fresh apple blossom- and pear-scented nose with hints of pressed white flowers. The palate is well balanced with slightly honeyed citrus fruit and modest weight, though it needs more "

90/100 points, Neal Martin, VINOUS, July 2025

Also awarded 91/100 points, Tim Atkin MW, October 2024

Domaine des Malandes is a family estate that exploits 29 hectares of vines in Chablis. Their wines are sought after for freshness, finesse and minerality which originate directly from the well-known and unique Kimmeridgian subsoil out of which the vineyards of Chablis grow.

Food Match: Perfect with white meats, white fish and smoked salmon.