Wine Reviews

The 2020 Chablis Blanchot Grand Cru, half aged in 400-litre oak barrels, has a rather straight forward nose considering the vineyard in question, although it opens with aeration. The oak here is a little obtrusive. The palate is balanced with good depth, fine acidity, but it is a conservative Blanchots that is missing a bit of flair on the finish. Not bad, but I feel this could be better. Plays it safe.

Sleek and tangy, evoking floral, lemon, apple and a touch of honey. Remains persistent and bright on the lingering aftertaste.

A very impressive and quite imposing Chablis Grand Cru with a wide spectrum of aromas, the emphasis being on apricot and pineapple. The touch of vanilla oak and the youthful vivacity, combined with ripeness and the wine’s considerable depth and power make it compelling. Beautiful balance at the expansive yet zesty finish.

Exceptionally subtle wood influence easily allows the cool and very pure aromas of essence of green apple, pear, quinine and sea breeze to be appreciated. There is lovely intensity and vibrancy to the chiseled and attractively textured middle weight flavors that exude evident minerality on the focused and dry finish.