Chablis

Thirst-quenching and already broachable but not quite as thrilling as the favoured Chablis from Berry Bros & Rudd. But GV. 12.5%

After tasting Pierrick's Petit Chablis - this is a delicious 'step-up'. Much fresher feel, and so much brighter. The wines here can be generous and charming but never far from that dream of mineral driven Chablis - in 20...(read more)

From their vines planted in the combe up behind Grand Cru Blanchots, in the village of Fyé. A light and precise nose, and a gracious and delicate feel. Good volume but by no means massive, the sleekness of kimmeri...(read more)

(Hautérivien is a rare type of oyster that is found nowhere but in the commune of Villy where the vineyard is located). There is good Chablis typicity to the ripe yet fresh aromas of mostly pear, apple and zest. T...(read more)

First vintage of this new cuvée - 25 year old vines on 100% Kimmeridgian clay. They wanted to have a slightly different village cuvée to match their 'Croix aux Moines' which comes from a more limestone soil...(read more)

Working organically is of course complicated in vintages like 2021. Virginie has lost 75% of her crop in this complicated season. However, what she has salvaged is of great charm. On the day of our visit she had just don...(read more)

Juicily salivating, a really attractive single vineyard wine from the Kimmeridgian clay below the Croix aux Moines.

Selected parcels of Chablis vines on Kimmeridgian limestone give a cuvée which has power and intensity.

Very good. Lovely hit of bright lemons here. Almost tartly zinging. Then an edge of mineral powdery grip cuts in and takes over. Smart, Chablis done right! Perhaps a little in two halves for now having been just bottled...(read more)

Fresh and pure. Very classic feel. Lovely Chablis character. Lots of acidity - but also plenty of well shaped fruit. Citrus leads and then a pithy grip. Good but tight for now - will be wonderful after a moment in bottle...(read more)