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Subregion | France > Burgundy > Chablis |
Colour | White |
Type | Still |
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While there is a trace of reduction it's not so much as to dominate the white orchard fruit, especially pear, citrus and iodine-suffused nose. The palate impression of the medium-bodied, concentrated and powerful flavors is less refined though the impressively long and slightly more structured finish offers notably better depth. This solidly constituted effort will need at least a few years of cellaring to more completely harmonize. Drink: 2022+
The 2016 Chablis 1er Cru Butteaux is very conservative on the nose, almost reluctantly opening with light sea spray and seaweed-like scents. This is certainly very evocative of the sea. The palate is well defined with a pleasant salinity, continuing that marine theme. It is fresh and bright with a punchy, sappy finish. This is a Chablis that is full of character. Drink Date 2018 - 2026