France

Chablis, France. This is riper still with notes of yellow orchard fruit, citrus blossom, ocean breeze and a hint of iodine. The attractively textured flavours possess both good energy and an appealing salinity before concluding in a finer but not nearly as long or complex finale. This is certainly good but the old vines Butteaux offers another dimension...

Chablis, France. A notably ripe yet cool array is composed of citrus, orange peel, sea breeze and floral scents. There is excellent cut and delineation to the mouth coating and terrifically intense middle weight plus flavours that possess an incredibly fine mouth feel on the almost pungently mineral-driven finish. This explosive effort will need a few years but the potential is clearly present. Worth considering...

Chablis, France. It reveals notes of white fruit such as peach, with a mineral structure. In the mouth, a stony sensation complements this pure, rounded wine...

Chablis, France. Petit Chablis expresses citrus and floral notes reminiscent of hawthorn and vine flower. Pronounced liveliness in the mouth, with a chalky and saline finish...

Chablis, France.  Light to mid crimson. Very sweet-fruited on the nose, almost a touch of caramel. Then more savoury on the palate and the tannins counteracting that initial sweetness. Tannins are dry but fine-boned. Not particularly rich but there’s freshness and harmony...

Chablis, France.  The expressive nose is very pinot in character with its almost entirely red berry fruit aromas that reveal hints of spice and earth. The delicious, textured, vibrant and detailed flavors exude a slight salinity on the clean, fruity and linear finish. This is clearly intended to be enjoyed young...

Chablis, France.  A little more obviously oaked than the village Meursault but it has the fruit to carry it. Tight, crisp and lively with green apple and citrus. The oak spice comes back on the finish...