Chablis

Massive yields of 2018 here in Chablis mean that all producers have to get rid of anything more than 60HL/HA harvested. Inevitably they get rid of the excess from the bottom up. This means the great quality filters down:...(read more)

Straight away this makes you smile. This is great. Pretty and floral notes of white blossom and lemony verbena on the nose. Then a really lovely feel. More Chablis-like than the Petit Chablis tasted just before. Here the...(read more)

15-25hl/ha is normal here, always a tiny yield; these 70 year-old vines give gorgeous but intense juice - sadly just not much of it anymore. But Virginie loves them and will not replant. Brisker, more energy. Really love...(read more)

No more than 10% in new wood; this would normally be nearer to 25%. But he's right there is already a really good feel. Mineral, chalky line takes the lead - then some soft yellow. Mirabelle and green-gage inflected frui...(read more)

Although Solange and her siblings are now completely involved with all the domaine wines we always taste her own wine first. It offers a slightly different, more open and easy angle on the still very traditional family s...(read more)

The Tribut family have got it spot on here. Despite the famously warm conditions in 2018, this delivers everything you could hope for! On the nose some bright apple and then the odd savoury fleck adds another dimension....(read more)

Lovely. Feels fresh but the fruit weight is soft and generous. Ample and fleshy with warm citrus juice. This is classic Beauroy. The nicely, sunny spot gives that good weight - and then comes a whiff of iodine and crushe...(read more)

Bright, with lovely tight lines. This is good. Classy effort from Denis. Lovely citrus kick — super minerality. Long and clean push to the finish. Plenty of mineral power and buzz. Nice depth - but no excess at all. This...(read more)

(30% barrel-aged) This is leaner than the Pargues, with a more restrained tenser feel. Neat and compact. Some apple crunch and then sweeter notes too add depth to the fruit core. The whole feel is of more measure and the...(read more)

Immediate hit of joy here. From the glass - fresh citrus notes rose and on the palate the fun continues. Mineral seashore wafts float above the firm citrus core - delicious. Super feel and classic lines.Well done! Textur...(read more)

This is all raised in wood - not all new though, with some barrels on their 3rd or 4th year. The feel is good and clean and perfectly 'Chablis'. There are super lines that drive through with lovely bright acidity. The fr...(read more)