Brocard’s 2011 Chablis Vaucoupin (from tank) is a soft, pleasing wine laced with yellow stone fruits, flowers and spices, all of which come together in a soft, medium-bodied frame. This looks to be an early drinker. Anticipated maturity: 2012+. These 2011s and 2010s from the vast Brocard portfolio (which also includes Domaine Herve Azo) are quite representative of the respective years. The 2010s have excellent depth of fruit and acidity, while the 2011s are pretty, easygoing wines best suited to near-term drinking. In general terms, the Brocard wines tend to be fairly bold and up-front in style.Importers: Verity Wine Partners, New York, NY; tel. (212) 683-8763, Chambers & Chambers, San Francisco, CA; tel. (415) 642-5500, Elite Wines, Washington, DC; tel. (202) 526-6383, Vanguard Wines, Columbus, OH; tel. (614) 291-3493, Tenzing Wine & Spirits, Chicago, IL; tel. (312) 237-4000

2010 年的 Chablis Vaucoupin 是一款美酒，散發(fā)著熏煙、牡蠣殼和檸檬皮的氣味。余味并不十分濃郁，但生氣勃勃，活力四射。是當(dāng)年一款比較易于入口的好酒。預(yù)期成熟時(shí)間： 2012 至 2018 年。相對(duì)于這個(gè)地區(qū)大部分酒而言，Brocard 酒大都十分豐郁，質(zhì)地渾厚。

Fresh pear, lime, cardamom, and elder flower appear make up the nose of the Brocard 2008 Chablis Vaucoupin, half of which originates in purchased fruit. Citrus rind along with pear pip and cherry pit piquancy contribute to an almost severe sort of palate-stain and this wine’s density and acidity, while formidable, make no attempt to ingratiate or charm. I’d like to revisit it next year but give it high marks on aromatic purity, density, and persistence, and expect it will keep well for more than half a dozen years. Enologist Nadine Gublin (also of Domaine Jacques Prieur) headed-up the Brocards’ 2008 efforts from start to finish, including a harvest that extended well into October, while Julien Brocard continues to up the percentage of acreage farmed biodynamically at this enormous property. (Tiny lady bugs and moons are scattered discreetly across the labels of those Brocard wines that issue from “bio” vineyards.) Due to time limitations, I did not taste the entire 2008 collection here, but every wine I tasted could be recommended and is included in this report.Imported by: Martine’s Wines, Novato, CA; tel. (415) 883-0400