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CHABLIS

2014 1er Cru Troësmes Domaine Denis Pommier

Grapes Chardonnay
Colour White
Origin France, Burgundy
District Chablis
Classification 1er Cru
ABV 12.5%
Vineyard Troësmes

This always used to be labelled 1er Cru Beauroy - but in this vintage the Pommiers have opted to be even more specific as to the exact location of their vines within the Beauroy vineyard. Troësmes is the top zone here with a very high proportion of Marne Blanc soil as opposed to the Marne Bleu which dominates the rest of the vineyards. L&S (Jul 2016)


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Tasted blind at the Burgfest annual tasting, the 2014 Chablis 1er Cru Troesmes by Domaine Isabelle et Denis Pommier, bottled under DIAM 10, offers straightforward lemon peel and chalk-like scents that would benefit from more vigor. The palate is pretty on the entry with peachy, orange zest notes immediately seducing the senses. Perhaps it lacks the tension and race of the example I tasted before, although I can see how this will give plenty of drinking pleasure in the short rather than long term. Drinking range: 2017 - 2025 Rating: 90 Neal Martin, www.vinous.com (Nov 2017)

(this used to be labeled as Beauroy). Noticeable wood frames the otherwise fresh and pure aromas of white and yellow orchard fruit and tidal pool that precedes the lush and opulent but punchy medium-bodied flavors that possess a textured finale thanks to the copious amount of sappy dry extract. This is certainly very rich but it doesn’t lack for verve and this is a 2014 1er that will both age yet drink well young. 2020+ Rating: 91 Allen Meadows, www.Burghound.com (Jan 2017)

Pale, bright straw-yellow. Musky gingery lift to the aromas of yellow peach. Broad, rich and round, but with harmonious ripe acidity giving shape to the mouthfilling stone fruit and spice flavors. Saline minerality builds as the wine opens in the glass. Finishes with a subtle whiplash of flavor and very good energy. Drinking range: 2018 - 2024 Rating: 90 Stephen Tanzer's International Wine Cellar (Jul 2016)

Domaine Denis Pommier

Founded when the Pommiers inherited 2 hectares of vines in 1990. Isabelle and Denis bottled their first wine in 1994 and now have 23 hectares of vineyards, which are certified organic (which sadly cost them dearly in terms of lost crop in 2016 and 2017) and run according to biodynamic principles. Further reading is available in the form of Denis' book 'Les Larmes de Ma Vigne', published in 2020.

The Petit Chablis is a model of brisk freshness - made entirely in stainless steel - while the Premier Crus in benefit from a small amount of barrel-fermentation and élevage. The two named 'lieu-dits' of Chablis 'village', Les Reinettes and Croix aux Moines, are about a hectare in total. The Troësmes is within the larger premier cru 'Beauroy'. The Pommiers think this 'best bit' deserves to be identified by its correct name. It is relatively rounder, while the Côte de Léchet is the one for fans of the slatier, crystalline side of minerality. Keep either of the premiers crus for four to six years.

Petit Chablis 9.5 ha (+ 2 planted not yet in production)
Chablis 6ha
Chablis Reinettes and Chablis Croix aux Moines 1ha - a north-facing slope which catches the sun late in the day. Reinettes is on pure Kimmeridgian clay, under Croix au Moines, which is on a thinner soil at the top of the hill, both in the same sector as Côte de Léchet.
Chablis 1er cru Troësmes 1.8ha - white marl, facing due south.
Chablis 1er cru Cote de Léchet 1.1 ha - chalky, south-east-facing.
Chablis 1er Cru Fourchaume .8 ha - a very steep hot south-west facing slope.

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