Domaine Seguinot-Bordet 2023 Chablis Vieilles Vignes

The 2023Domaine Seguinot-Bordet Chablis Vieilles Vignes is a striking example of mature, site-driven Chablis expressive and mineral-etched, yet with depth and charm. It balances freshness and texture beautifully, making it alluring now while promising further nuance with short-term aging.

Origins & Craftsmanship

Domaine Seguinot-Bordet traces its roots in the Chablis district as far back as 1590, and today is led by Jean-Franois Bordet, who is committed to expressing terroir through varietal purity and minimal intervention.

The Vieilles Vignes (old vines) bottling is made from vines aged at 60+ years, which allows deeper root penetration and greater mineral influence.

On the domaines website under Nos Vins de Chablis, they describe its style as:

Powerful & solid combining powerful mellowness with tender vivacity the long finish is resolutely mineral, expressing rigor and charm.

In 2023, the vintage itself was warm, and for this cuve, Seguinot-Bordet aimed for purity: bright, luminous wines, with the expressive nose coming through early.

Tasting Profile

Nose:
Pale gold with greenish glints. Aromas of green apple, lemon zest, white flower, and sea-air salinity, mingled with crushed stone and oyster shell minerality.

Palate:
Medium to medium-plus body with bright citrus (lemon, lime), green pear, and a stony undercurrent. The old vines lend richness and texture, moving toward a fine, saline quality. Theres a balance of fruit and austerity, giving both approachability and structure.

Finish:
Long, mineral-driven, and clean finishing on chalk, sea-shell, and a lingering saline twist that reinforces the wines Chablis identity.

Food Pairings

• Shellfish & Seafood: Oysters, scallops, lobster, shrimp

• White Fish: Sole meunire, grilled cod, sea bass with citrus

• Light Poultry / Game Birds: Cornish hen, roast quail with herbs

• Vegetarian: Asparagus risotto, artichokes, lemon-herb herbed vegetables

• Cheese: Fresh chvre, Comt jeune, Camembert (not overly aged)

Also elegant as an apritif, best served at ~1012 C (5054 F).

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