Agrapart's NV Brut Blanc De Blancs 7 Crus - named for the seven Cote des Blancs villages from which it is sourced displays uncommon delicacy, buoyancy, tension and nuance for an 'intro-level' cuvee.
The Maladiere climat is located mid-slope, between 300 and 320 metres altitude, with the domaine's 5ha of vines including some vines older than 50 years. The mix of browner, clay based soils on the western side and the higher limestone content in the east results in well-structured and appealing wines with complex aromas from long oak ageing.
The 2022 Chablis Butteaux 1er Cru comes from clayey soils that can easily become compacted and like ""concrete"" in dry conditions. It has a lovely nose with touches of yellow plum and mirabelle, very pure with an underlying mineralité coming throug...
Here too there is a whiff of lychee on the ripe aromas of white and yellow peach, white flower and zest, all of which is trimmed in discreet wood influence. The notably finer medium weight flavors possess very fine mid-palate concentration while deliverin...
The 2021 Chablis Vaillon 1er Cru Cuvée Guy Moreau comprises just five used barrels this year. The fine bouquet is a little more mineral-driven than the regular cuvée with touches of wet pavement and citrus lemon. The palate is well-balanced, fresh and ...
Six plots assembled in April, 30% barrel up to then, 20% after. Pale lemon colour. A fine and balanced bouquet, stylish small stones. Very intense on the palate, yet not heated in terms of fruit profile. Just a little juicier than sometimes, yet with a fi...