Domaine de Vauroux

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		Chardonnay du Monde 2003 Silver medal Bourgogne Chardonnay fût 2001

		International Wine Challenge 2003, London Bronze medal Chablis Vieilles Vignes 2000

		Grands vins de France 2003, Mâcon (France) Bronze medal Chablis Vieilles Vignes 2001

		Japan Wine Challenge 2003, Tokyo Bronze medal Bourgogne Chardonnay fût 2001

		Hachette Wine Guide 2004 The following wines are included in the guide Bourgogne Chardonnay 2001 cask * very accomplished wine Chablis Vieilles Vignes 2001 cited Chablis 1er Cru Montée de Tonnerre 2001 * very accomplished wine

		International Wine Challenge 2004, Londres Silver medal Chablis Vieilles Vignes 2001 Bronze medal Chablis 2002

		Chardonnay du Monde 2004 Silver medal Chablis 1er Cru Montée de Tonnerre 2002

		Hachette Wine Guide 2005 Bourgogne Chardonnay 2002, matured in the cask* very accomplished wine "This domain (43 ha including 2 for this wine) is directed by Olivier Tricon. Golden yellow, adorned with green hints. White grapes, with its gunflint tones, typical of the region. Light, full of aroma, well-rounded, not over woody, it should be consumed in 2005."

		Decanter – July 2004 Chablis Grand Cru Bougros 2002 *** Recommended "Fresh nose with citrus tones giving a wine that is clean and straight although still a little closed. The first notes to hit the mouth are ripe fruits. Well-balanced, its mineral qualities remind us of the Chablis terroir. For keeping between 5 and 10 years."


	2004 Wine Harvest Chablis, land blessed by the Gods... The sun was shining when we launched this year’s harvest on Monday 4th October. Despite a dismal summer, the grapes had a naturally high level of alcohol and good acidity. An equilibrium that augurs well for the 2004 vintage! The 2004 harvest full of surprises After a 2003 harvest marked by unforeseen climatic events, 2004 boded well: the vines appeared to have recovered from last year’s drought, they escaped the spring frosts and flowered under good conditions without hail storms in June. The vines, particularly rich in grapes, signalled an abundant harvest. In order to preserve the concentrated aromas of our wines, we removed many of the secondary buds before flowering, thus ensuring good air circulation round the remaining bunches, then we carried out a “vendange en vert” or cluster thinning over most of our plots in July and again in September. It looked as though, all being well, the harvest 2004 was going to be a good one. However the summer (especially July and August) turned out to be dismal and rainy. Rainfall at twice the seasonal average, together with cool temperatures, meant a high risk of fungal attacks especially powdery mildew, which required extra vigilance. Although we succeeded in keeping our plots disease-free, the grapes matured very slowly and the alcohol levels had only reached between 8 and 9 degrees at the end of August … Then at last the sun came out and a hot dry September saved the day! In one month, the grapes matured beyond all expectation and finally the juice that we cellared had a natural alcohol level of between 11 and 12.5°. The must was, not only well balanced but in addition, it contained an unexpected concentration of aromas. The harvest was officially started on the 3rd October and finished on the 15th. The future looks promising. After an unusually flattering 2003 harvest, 2004 marks a return to the typical Chablis, predicted to be a good quality wine that keeps well.