Tasting notes
Daniel Dampt Chablis 2022
'This is aromatically similar to the Petit Chablis but with more floral influence as well as a whiff of quinine. The plump and punchy medium-bodied flavors exude a subtle minerality that adds a sense of lift to the sneaky long, nicely dry and balanced finale that is just a bit more complex. This is lovely for its level and worth checking out.' – Allen Meadows, Burghound.com, 89/100
Daniel Dampt Chablis 1er Cru Côte de Léchet 2022
'Ripe, fresh and attractively layered aromas include those of citrus confit, white peach, iodine and a hint of mineral reduction. There is both fine volume and punch to the fleshy and caressing flavors that exude an appealing stony quality on the sneaky long and very dry bitter lemon-inflected finale.' – Allen Meadows, Burghound.com, 89-92/100
Joseph Drouhin Chablis Vaudon 2021
This vintage has not been rated yet; see 2020 note below:
'Flinty, stony and spicy in a way that tastes green and at the same time almost salty – cardamom, ground Persian lime, samphire. Classic Chablis reductiveness. All the emphasis and focus of this wine is on minerallity and it wears its outer-edge, cool-climate outer marginality with pride.' – Tamlyn Currin, JancisRobinson.com, 16/20
Jean-Paul & Benoit Droin Chablis 2021
'Droin owns 10ha of AP Chablis. Much more interest here with a deeper hue in the glass and much more interest on the nose. Some greengage on the palate, together with a hint of pear and white peach. Pretty much a benchmark example of what village Chablis should be. Concentration and a lengthy mineral character to finish.' – Andy Howard MW, Decanter, 92/100
Olivier Leflaive Chablis Les Deux Rives 2019
'A blend from 7 selected plots from both banks of the Serein river, this is a subtly layered wine, true to the understated Olivier Leflaive style. Fruity green notes of winter melon and flower stems mix with aromatics of yellow peach and meyer lemon. The palate is concentrated yet light on its feet, has a salty chalkiness, and feels like biting into a slice of orange with zest, a juicy acidity and silky, yellow fruited finish.' – Jolette Steyn, Wine Cellar, 91-92/100
Laroche Chablis 1er Cru Montmains 2021
'From one-hectare of vines, the 2021 Chablis Les Montmains 1er Cru has a slightly more floral, almond-tinged bouquet. The palate is well balanced with orange zest and light apricot notes, finely balanced with a gentle, lilting finish with hints of tropical fruit in the background. Lovely.' – Neal Martin, Vinous, 90-92/100
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