2024 Chablis Montmains

Note: a domaine wine composed of <40% Butteaux plus 30% each of Forêts and Montmains proper; from yields of only 17 hl/ha in 2024. The nose instantly makes clear that this could come from nowhere else but Chablis with its cool and airy aromas of white flower, ocean breeze, algae and shellfish. The sleek and refined yet solidly powerful flavors possess a beguiling texture and excellent precision while displaying impressive length and an almost aggressive minerality on the clean, dry and balanced finale. This is lovely but note well that at least moderate patience will be required.*Burghound Outstanding!*

Their plots mostly escaped the hail. 15 hl/ha. Glowing lemon and lime. Lightly stony on the nose, then builds in volume across the palate, with a marine note and a little beneficial bitterness at the finish to confirm the terroir. Once again, a fine long finish.

The 2024 Chablis Montmains 1er Cru, cropped at 12 to 13 hl/ha higher as it escaped the worst of the hail, has good presence on the nose, with light honeysuckle and orange pith notes emerging with time. The palate is well balanced and fresh with good depth of flavor, a keen line of acidity and a twist of bitter lemon on the sapid finish. I actually might prefer this to the previous vintage. The 2024 is very fine.(NM)