Domaine Seguinot-Bordet 2023 Chablis Vieilles Vignes

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The 2023 Domaine 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-François 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 domaine’s 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 cuvée, 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. There’s 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 wine’s Chablis identity.  Food Pairings Shellfish & Seafood: Oysters, scallops, lobster, shrimp White Fish: Sole meunière, 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 chèvre, Comté jeune, Camembert (not overly aged) Also elegant as an apéritif, best served at ~10–12 °C (50–54 °F). Quick Overview Spec Details Appellation Chablis, Burgundy, France Producer Domaine Seguinot-Bordet Vintage 2023 Vine Age 60+ years (Vieilles Vignes)  Soil / Terroir Kimmeridgian limestone (clay, fossilized shells)  Color Pale golden yellow with green glints  Aromas & Flavors Citrus, green apple, white florals, saline minerality Style / Identity Full-expression Chablis from old vines — mineral, textured, elegant Tasting Window Now through ~2029 (or slightly longer with careful cellaring) Food Pairing Emphasis Shellfish, seafood, light fish, fresh cheeses

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