Vieilles Vignes Chablis Chardonnay

Lots of character for the minimal $$. Intense nose has brothy, damp limestone, Granny Smith apple drizzled in lemon juice, and straw. Big initial whack of flavor; lots of dry extract. Good acids for post-climate fuck-up Chablis. But it’s a little clumsy feeling in the mouth and short in the slightly bitter finish. But at this price-point, that’s really not a fair criticism.

Riper fruit profile than anticipated - chalk in the background

60 YO Vines.

Gooseberry in the nose. Pear, tart apple, stone. Rather short, acidic finish. Very nice for an inexpensive Chablis.

Hefty Chablis - pungent nose, a lot of apple on the palate - and better with food than without. Would even use the word chewy. I would think an excellent stinky cheese wine

Nice.

Disappointing 1er cru vieilles vignes. Poor taste.

Expected more

Bu avec des homards de Chausey juin 2016

Well balanced- full body but with some light acidity. Very light oak. Great with food. Would drink all year long. ($25)