2016 CHABLIS 1er Cru Côte de Léchet Domaine Denis Pommier, Lea & Sandeman

CHABLIS

2016 1er Cru Côte de Léchet Domaine Denis Pommier

Grapes Chardonnay
Colour White
Origin France, Burgundy
Other Practising Organic
District Chablis
Classification 1er Cru
ABV 13%
Vineyard Côte de Léchet

This will be bottled in the Spring of 2018. Denis says that after the wines' 2nd winter in the cellar they will take on more focus and the mineral edge will come out more. Oh yes, great acidity here leads in to some pineapple and spiced bread. Really straight, lovely mineral core. Classic Lechet. - with a cushion of flesh too - c'est bon. Long and sleek. L&S (Oct 2017)


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(aged in 50% wood). Candied citrus and softly tropical aromas laced with quinine and a whiff of tidal pool precede the succulent and energetic medium weight flavors that exude a subtle bead of minerality on the mildly warm finish that is rich to the point of oiliness. This is delicious and interesting in its fashion but it would be fair to observe that it’s not particularly typical. 2020+ Rating: 89 Allen Meadows, www.Burghound.com (Oct 2018)

The 2016 Chablis Côte de Léchet 1er Cru has a gorgeous bouquet with green apple, flint, honeysuckle and light jasmine aromas. The palate is very well balanced with a fine line of acidity, discrete use of wood here (30% barrel ageing for 18 months) with a beautifully poised, effervescent, orange zest-tinged finish that lingers. Fantastic considering the challenges of the growing season. Drinking range: 2019 - 2028 Rating: 92 Neal Martin, www.vinous.com (Aug 2018)

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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