As is often the case with a typical Mont de Milieu there is a slightly exotic character to the yellow orchard fruit aromas that are trimmed in noticeable oak that gives way to ripe, pure, rich and full-bodied flavors that possess a textured mouth feel and fine length on the well-muscled and powerful finish. This well-made effort offers very good depth and length and about the only nit is that the Chablis character isn't particularly strong.
Producer note: Guffens noted that with the exception of the Mont de Milieu, all of the following were exclusively raised in stainless steel.
Tasted on 19th April from a bottle under Diam cork.
Bright pale lemon in colour, with a fine, mineral, yet creamy nose of lemon curd and butter-poached pears. The palate is initially broad, with buttery textures and flavours revealing creamy citrus and stone fruit flavours. This is followed by brisk, refreshing, steely acidity that cuts through the richness, bringing taut, fine, mineral flavours and textures to the wine. Any hint of oak is very slightly, more textural than in flavour. This is subtle, fine, long, quintessential Chablis.
Fleys. Low yields. All barrel fermentation but no new oak. Richer than most. A tad flabbier than most but with good density.