The 2018 Chablis is lifted, perfumed and sensual, with striking layers of nuance that unfold in the glass, as well as fabulous complexity - especially at this level. Light on its feet with tons of pure energy, the 2018 is flat-out gorgeous. There is just ...
Issuing from clay parcels rich with fossils, Michel’s 2023 Chablis 1er Cru Butteaux exhibits aromas of peach, tangerine zest and dried white flowers. More youthfully introverted than Forêts, it is medium to full-bodied, built around a spine of racy acidit...
The 2022 Chablis Village, a blend of six parcels mainly on the Left Bank between Vaillons and Montmains, has a clean, precise bouquet with apple blossom and wet stone scents, delicate and quite elegant. The palate is well-balanced with fine weight, just a...
This exhibits a dramatic, forceful side of this premier cru: fascinating to compare with Raveneau's iteration from Chapelot/Pied d'Aloup. Ripe, rich stone fruit is balanced by notable acidity and a stony, mineral edge. Spice notes add an extra level ...
The 2022 Chablis Vaulorent 1er Cru has a perfumed bouquet of yellow flowers intermixed with crushed limestone and light flinty scents. This is very well-defined and focused. The palate is well-balanced with a fine bead of acidity, harmonious and ele...