This is an excellent AOP Chablis from Christian Moreau and the 2018 vintage, frankly resembling a premier cru in terms of quality. It has pleasingly typical Chablis aromas of stones and a yoghurty, lees character. The palate is dry, with attractive stone and flint notes, medium length and linear, high acidity. I would ordinarily suggestContinue reading “Christian Moreau Père et Fils Chablis 2018”
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La Chablisienne Côte de Léchet 1er Cru 2016
La Chablisienne continue to produce very good, reasonably priced Chablis wines. Côte de Léchet is a south-east facing premier cru vineyard and its wines are typically considered more austere in character as a consequence. In the glass, the 2016 has firm aromatics of stones and lemon. The palate is medium bodied, with good acidity. ThisContinue reading “La Chablisienne Côte de Léchet 1er Cru 2016”
Raveneau Chablis Montée de Tonnerre 2013
A first for everything, this time a Raveneau wine from Chablis, and premier cru vineyard Montée de Tonnerre in particular. A grand cru in style, this wine has a gorgeous aroma of lemon and minerals. The palate reminds of jasmine, yoghurt and has a resounding linear acidity. This is an outstanding wine that can beContinue reading “Raveneau Chablis Montée de Tonnerre 2013”
Jean-Luc & Paul Aegerter Chablis Vieilles Vignes Chablis 2014
This is a delicious Chablis from Jean-Luc & Paul Aegerter. From the 2014 vintage, the grapes were harvested by hand, and vinified in 500 litre new oak barrels, but aged for 6 to 12 months in old oak. In the glass, the wine opens to tight and fresh minerally aromatics. The palate is medium bodiedContinue reading “Jean-Luc & Paul Aegerter Chablis Vieilles Vignes Chablis 2014”
La Chablisienne Petit Chablis 2016
I am delighted to have spotted a couple of La Chablisienne wines imported into Australia. I have previously spent some time visiting the winery, and some thoughts and observations are here. This is a pleasingly typical Petit Chablis and a bargain at $18. Yellow gold in colour, it has aromas of orange zest and stones.Continue reading “La Chablisienne Petit Chablis 2016”
Bernard Defaix AOC Chablis 2015
This is a delicious AOC Chablis from Bernard Defaix. From the 2015 vintage, it has aromatics of lemon, shells and stones. The palate is fresh and linear with no oak evident. The acidity is linear without being hard. Chardonnay is almost a different grape variety when grown in Chablis and presented in this style. AContinue reading “Bernard Defaix AOC Chablis 2015”