Taste of Chablis

Tasted Sunday, April 14, 2013 by Martin Redmond with 374 views

Flight 1 (1 Note)

  • 2010 Domaine Séguinot-Bordet Chablis Vieilles Vignes 91 Points

    France, Burgundy, Chablis

    Light yellow green color with creamy apple, pear and mineral aromas. On the palate, the wine is between light and medium bodied, and fresh and wonderfully balanced with apple, pear and a bit of citrus flavors and lengthy finish. Average age of vines = 65 years

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Flight 2 (1 Note)

  • 2010 La Chablisienne Chablis 1er Cru Côte de Léchet 92 Points

    France, Burgundy, Chablis, Chablis 1er Cru

    Pale yellow straw color with lovely citrus cream, apple and a bit of spice aromas. On the palate, its medium-bodied, fresh and well-balanced with apple, gun flint, and a kiss of tropical fruit flavors and a lingering finish. Average age of vines = 25 years. Aged 12 months on fine lees in tanks and small barrels

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Flight 3 (1 Note)

  • 2009 Domaine William Fèvre Chablis 1er Cru Vaulorent 91 Points

    France, Burgundy, Chablis, Chablis 1er Cru

    Medium straw yellow color with oyster shell, lemon and apple aromas. On the palate, it medium-bodied, and ample, yet nicely balanced by vibrant acidity. It shows tart apple, lemon flavors, and an engaging minerality. Lengthy finish. Grape hand harvested. Aged 10-13 months in French oak for approximately 50% of harvest, remainder in small S/S vats

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Flight 4 (1 Note)

  • 2008 Domaine Christian Moreau Père et Fils Chablis Grand Cru Valmur 92 Points

    France, Burgundy, Chablis, Chablis Grand Cru

    Straw yellow color with aromatic white flower, pear, and citrus aromas. On the palate, it medium-full bodied, and ample with fresh minerality and pear, saline and mineral flavors. Medium long finish. Average age of vines = 53 years. Harvested by hand. 50 of aging in stainless steel vats; 50% in barrels (90% in 1,2, and 3 y.o. barrels, 10% in new and 1 y.o. barrels) for 8 months

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Flight 5 (1 Note)

  • 2008 Joseph Drouhin / Drouhin-Vaudon Chablis Grand Cru Les Clos 93 Points

    France, Burgundy, Chablis, Chablis Grand Cru

    Pale straw yellow color with intriguing apple, white flower, and a hint of spice aromas. On the palate, it's medium bodied, and elegant with a wonderful creamy mouth feel and green apple, pear, citrus and mineral flavors. Long finish. Average age of vines = 37 years. Hand harvested. Aged in French oak barrels weathered for 3 years (0% new wood) for 12 months

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Flight 6 (1 Note)

  • 2011 Domaine Séguinot-Bordet Chablis 89 Points

    France, Burgundy, Chablis

    Pale straw yellow color with apple, stone-fruit, and mineral aromas. On the palate, it's medium-bodied, fresh and well-balanced with apple, nectarine, and flinty flavors. Medium+ finish. Good value for Chablis at <$20

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