J. Moreau & Fils – Les Clos 2019 – Chablis Grand Cru

J. Moreau & Fils – Les Clos 2019 – Chablis Grand Cru

The nose is fresh and reveals a fine power, fruit and toastiness. There are notes of pulpy kumquat, crushed cape gooseberry and more lightly flat peach combined with a fine touch of apricot, fresh hazelnuts and a discreet hint of varietal/white flowers and a very discreet hint of vanilla (in the background). The palate is…

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Charly Nicolle 2019, Ante MCMLXXX – Chablis

Charly Nicolle 2019, Ante MCMLXXX – Chablis

The nose is fresh, elegant and reveals some power, fine grain and complexity. There are notes of kumquat, physalis and more slightly yellow peach combined with hints of tangerine peel, fine nutmeg, sweet spices and a discreet hint of flint and brioche. The palate is fruity, balanced and offers juiciness, smoothness, good definition, gourmandize, finesse…

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Simonnet-Febvre – Côte de Léchet 2020 – Chablis Premier Cru

Simonnet-Febvre – Côte de Léchet 2020 – Chablis Premier Cru

The nose is fresh, fruity and reveals some juiciness and definition. There are notes of crisp, fresh vine peach, bright green apple and more lightly fresh quince combined with a subtle hint of almost yuzu, a discreet hint of gunflint and an imperceptible hint of zest and almost brioche. The palate is mineral and reveals…

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Simonnet-Febvre – Mont de Milieu 2020 – Chablis Premier Cru

Simonnet-Febvre – Mont de Milieu 2020 – Chablis Premier Cru

The nose is fruity, fresh and reveals a lovely bright fruit (citrus) and some minerality. There are notes of fresh kumquat, juicy yellow nectarine and, more slightly, crisp white berries combined with fine touches of fresh, juicy lemon and a discreet floral and racy touch (terroir). The palate is fruity and offers juiciness, freshness, crispness,…

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Simonnet-Febvre – D1840, 2019 – Chablis

Simonnet-Febvre – D1840, 2019 – Chablis

The nose is fresh, fruity and nicely juicy with citrus fruit. There are notes of juicy, crunchy tangerine, fresh quince and more lightly crisp, fresh apple combined with hints of lychee and a discreet touch of lemon blossom. The palate is fruity and reveals juiciness, freshness, positive bitterness (which carries the palate), minerality and an…

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Simonnet-Febvre – Fourchaume 2019 – Chablis Grand Cru

Simonnet-Febvre – Fourchaume 2019 – Chablis Grand Cru

The nose is fresh, racy, terroir-driven, elegant, precise and reveals a certain aromatic purity. There are notes of fresh quince, lemon and, more slightly, bright flat peach combined with a subtle hint of mesocarp, fresh berries and a discreet hint of white flowers and verbena. The palate is fruity and offers freshness, minerality (which carries),…

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Simonnet-Febvre – Preuses 2019 – Chablis Grand Cru

Simonnet-Febvre – Preuses 2019 – Chablis Grand Cru

The nose is fresh, racy and reveals a little crispness, a certain power of the terroir and good definition. There are notes of fresh quince, juicy/fresh nectarine and more lightly fresh physalis combined with a fine touch of lychee, pear and a very discreet hint of almost beeswax/chestnut butter. The palate is fruity, offering freshness,…

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Simonnet-Febvre – Les Clos 2019 – Chablis Grand Cru

Simonnet-Febvre – Les Clos 2019 – Chablis Grand Cru

The nose is fruity, fresh and racy. Juicy/pulpy lemon, ripe/juicy grapefruit and slightly bright white peach are combined with hints of flowers, racy minerality and a discreet hint of exotic fruit. The palate is fruity and reveals juiciness, smoothness, finesse and good definition. On the palate, this wine expresses notes of quince, lychee and, more…

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Domaine Raoul Gautherin – Vaudésir 2020

Domaine Raoul Gautherin – Vaudésir 2020

The nose is nicely aromatic, fruity, juicy and reveals a nice complexity and aromatic palette. There are notes of pink lychee, quenette and, more slightly, sweet tangerine combined with delicate touches of lemon, exotic fruit, sweet pink grapefruit, crushed green apple, as well as fine touches of passion fruit and a very discreet hint of…

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Domaine Raoul Gautherin – Les Clos 2020

Domaine Raoul Gautherin – Les Clos 2020

The nose is aromatic, nicely racy and reveals power, a nice stretch and elegance. There are notes of lemon, kumquat and, more slightly, sweet/fresh zest, combined with fine hints of exotic fruit, as well as discreet hints of sweet caviar lemon and a subtle touch of spice. The palate is fruity, balanced and delicate, offering…

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