Here too there is admirable purity to the exuberantly fresh and bright nose of pear, tidal pool and soft floral aromas that are trimmed in an interesting hint of menthol. The middle weight flavors are tighter and more focused with good tension that extends to the rich, sappy and saline-inflected finale. This should drink well early on if desired though I would suggest allowing it a few years of bottle age in order to develop a bit more depth. Recommended.
Vinous - Score: 90(2017 Aug.)
Pale yellow. Tighter on the nose than the Petit Chablis, offering aromas of lemon, menthol and mint. More classic in the middle palate than the Petit Chablis, with penetrating lemon zest fruit and strong stony minerality giving the wine terrific verve. This very incisive village wine is not ready to drink.
Allen Meadows - Score: 89 (2017 Oct.)
Here too there is admirable purity to the exuberantly fresh and bright nose of pear, tidal pool and soft floral aromas that are trimmed in an interesting hint of menthol. The middle weight flavors are tighter and more focused with good tension that extends to the rich, sappy and saline-inflected finale. This should drink well early on if desired though I would suggest allowing it a few years of bottle age in order to develop a bit more depth. Recommended.Vinous - Score: 90 (2017 Aug.)
Pale yellow. Tighter on the nose than the Petit Chablis, offering aromas of lemon, menthol and mint. More classic in the middle palate than the Petit Chablis, with penetrating lemon zest fruit and strong stony minerality giving the wine terrific verve. This very incisive village wine is not ready to drink.