| Region | |
|---|---|
| Subregion | France > Burgundy > Chablis |
| Colour | White |
| Type | Still |
The 2023 Chablis Les Preuses Grand Cru has an enticing bouquet with wonderfully delineated citrus peel, chamomile, apple blossom, hazelnut and slightly smoky aromas. The palate has improved since last year, attaining much more harmony and precision, with just a simmering undercurrent of spiciness. I might have underrated this last year… (Drink between 2032-2049)
A fullish lemon yellow. Taking time to coax out the nose. Still stony. Utterly magical on the palate with a wealth of perfectly poised fruit, nothing ‘solaire’ and a seemingly endless finish. So many little dancing details!
In a swirling aromatic complexity, fruit aromas range from lime peel to guava, green apple and spice. A suggestion of white blossoms and a bit of toasty reduction are underlined with chalky minerality. The palate has lovely concentration, but the wine is never heavy; it has perfect finesse and precision. This wine is exceedingly youthful, and although it is undeniably delicious now, it will age tranquilly for at least another 30 years. This has it all. (Drink between 2035-2055)
