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Vau Ligneau

ヴォ・リニョ

Rank
Premier Cru
COMMUNE
Beine
AREA
15.31 ha
COLOR
Chardonnay
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Owners

4 producers
Notes · 読み物

シャブリ地区の西側に位置するベーヌ村に属するプルミエ・クリュである。この一級畑は、村の南東に広がる渓谷の北東向き斜面に位置している。栽培面積は、主要な所有者であるルイ・モローが10ヘクタール、ドメーヌ・ド・ラ・モットが5.31ヘクタールを擁しており、他にもアラン・ジョフロワやドメーヌ・アムランなどが区画を保持している。地形的には周囲を丘に囲まれた閉鎖的な谷のような形状を成しており、冷涼な微気候が特徴となっている。土壌はキンメリジャン階の石灰質で構成されており、この地特有の個性を反映している。急峻な斜面と日照条件、そして石灰質の土壌が組み合わさることで、この畑独自のワインが造り出されている。

History

Vau Ligneau is a premier cru in the Beine commune of Chablis, roughly 100 km northwest of the Côte d'Or at Burgundy's northernmost edge.

Style & Terroir

Chardonnay, white only. Holdings total approximately 15.31 ha. Premier cru regulations apply: 9,000 vines per hectare minimum, potential alcohol around 11.0–11.5%, yields capped near 45–48 hl/ha.

Notable Producers

- Louis Moreau (10.00 ha) - Domaine de la Motte (5.31 ha) - Alain Geoffroy - Domaine Hamelin

Vintage Ratings

Chablis・Blanc · 1959–2024 (5-point overall, newest on right)

Score12345·WindowDrink earlyDrink nowAt peakHoldPast peak
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YrScoreWindowNotes
2024★★★★★Drink earlyA brutal year of frost, hail, flooding and mildew. The little fruit that survived shows taut, bracing character but quantities are catastrophic.
2023★★★★★Drink earlyA large, ripe, juicy crop with balance but softer acidity. Drink-now appeal rather than long-aging structure.
2022★★★★HoldEarly harvest in a warm year delivered fresh, lively, juicy Chablis with structure for medium-to-long aging.
2021★★★★★HoldApril frost cut yields by half. A return to cool-climate, high-acid classicism with taut, mineral-driven wines built to age.
2020★★★★★HoldAn outstanding harvest with mouthwatering classical balance. Concentration and freshness combine for excellent long-term aging.
2019★★★★HoldDrought-shortened crop yielded concentrated, bright wines with retained acidity and good medium-to-long-term aging potential.
2018★★★★Drink nowAbundant, sunny year producing ample, ripe Chablis with exotic fruit and generous mid-palate. A more modern, fleshy style.
2017★★★★Drink nowFrost again reduced volumes, but surviving fruit produced bright, classical, mineral-clear Chablis with poise and freshness.
2016★★★★★Drink nowDevastating spring frost cut yields by 55%. Remaining grapes produced light, fresh, classical Chablis but in very limited quantities.
2015★★★★★Drink nowA warm, dry summer yielded fruit-forward Chablis with softer-than-usual acidity. Rounded, mid-term wines without classic steely tension.
2014★★★★★At peakA landmark Chablis vintage. Taut, mineral-driven wines with vibrant acidity and laser focus, built for long aging and now showing beautifully.
2013★★★★★Drink nowA cool, late-ripening vintage. Early pickers crafted fruity, rounded styles with charm rather than structure; best drunk in the near term.
2012★★★★Drink nowFrost and hail slashed yields by half, but survivors produced concentrated, classical wines. Mineral balance is excellent; an underrated vintage.
2011★★★★★Past peakA softer, frost-affected year with a cool, damp summer. Approachable and rounded but lacks structure for long aging; best drunk now.
2010★★★★★At peakA benchmark vintage marrying concentration with taut acidity. Mineral-driven, structured wines now entering their drinking peak with further aging potential.
2009★★★★At peakRipe, fleshy whites with soft structure; generous and approachable.
2008★★★★★At peakA standout year for Chablis with vibrant acidity balanced by ample flesh.
2007★★★★At peakPrecise, pure and elegant with lively acidity; a strong Chablis vintage.
2006★★★★At peakPure, elegant wines, some with botrytis character for added complexity.
2005★★★★At peakConcentrated, structured wines with juicy acidity and ripe fruit.
2004★★★★At peakFresh, structured whites with mineral grip; a classic Chablis vintage.
2003★★★★★Past peakHistoric heatwave year; low-acid wines matured fast and most are past peak.
2002★★★★★At peakAn outstanding modern vintage for Chablis with superb fruit-acid balance.
2001★★★★Past peakA healthy, structured vintage for Chablis that is showing well today.
2000★★★★Past peakElegant, mineral-driven whites with clear terroir expression.
1999★★★★Past peakA large, ripe crop; the best still drink well though many have peaked.
1998★★★★★Past peakFrost, hail and rot tested the vintage; only top domaines produced concentrated whites.
1997★★★★★Past peakRipe, soft Chardonnays with low natural acidity; suited to early consumption.
1996★★★★★At peakVivid acidity and mineral drive define this historic vintage with long-keeping potential.
1995★★★★Past peakRich, concentrated wines with good ageing potential; a classic vintage.
1994★★★★★Past peakSoft, honeyed whites for early drinking; most are now past their prime.
1993★★★★★Past peakSeptember rain gave acidic wines that gained flesh during barrel ageing.
1992★★★★Past peakA generous yet balanced vintage that gained finesse and fruit with bottle age.
1991★★★★★Past peakFrost and hail made for a challenging, lighter year suited to early drinking.
1990★★★★★Past peakA historic vintage combining ripeness and tension; mineral drive supported long ageing.
1989★★★★Past peakA warm, ripe vintage producing rich Chablis to close the decade in style.
1988★★★★Past peakA warm September gave structured, concentrated whites with ageing potential.
1986★★★★★Past peakRain and rot challenged the vintage; only careful growers produced quality wines.
1985★★★★★Past peakA historic vintage of purity and harmony; elegant and long-lived.
1983★★★★Past peakExceptional both in quantity and quality, with structure for long ageing.
1982★★★★★Past peakAn abundant year producing soft, generous wines for earlier consumption.
1981★★★★★Past peakFrost cut yields in half but surviving fruit was clean and well-balanced.
1978★★★★Past peakA late harvest with outstanding quality despite limited yields; long-lived.
1976★★★★★Past peakHot summer yielded low-acid wines that showed early aromatics but faded quickly.
1973★★★★★Past peakAn unusually successful year for Chablis in the 1970s, though best drunk early.
1971★★★★Past peakConcentrated fruit and high acidity defined this classic, long-lived vintage.
1969★★★★Past peakA celebrated closer to the decade with firm structure and long-keeping potential.
1966★★★★Past peakAn abundant, balanced vintage that developed honeyed mineral nuances with age.
1964★★★★Past peakSurviving September storms, the remaining fruit yielded deep, concentrated wines.
1962★★★★★Past peakA modest but balanced vintage; carefully made wines aged gracefully over decades.
1959★★★★Past peakA celebrated post-war vintage with rich fruit and concentration, recognised as a classic year.

Aggregated consensus from professional and trade assessments. Individual vineyards or producers may diverge.

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FAQ

Where is Vau Ligneau located?
Vau Ligneau (ヴォ・リニョ) is a vineyard (climat) located in the commune of Beine, in the Chablis area of Burgundy, France.
What is the classification of Vau Ligneau?
Vau Ligneau is classified as Premier Cru (Premier Cru). In the Burgundy AOC hierarchy, it belongs to the Premier Cru tier, just below Grand Cru.
Who owns Vau Ligneau?
Vau Ligneau has 4 producers owning parcels, with a total area of approx. 15.31 ha. Notable owners include Louis Moreau.
What kind of wine does Vau Ligneau produce?
Vau Ligneau primarily produces White wine (Blanc). Its style reflects the terroir of Beine, one of Burgundy's most renowned appellations.

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