Christophe et Fils Petit Chablis 2023

$50.00

Absolutely lovely, from the first sniff to the end of the bottle. Clearly an excellent vintage, the 2023 is the finest release we’ve seen of this wine. Naturally fermented and aged entirely in stainless steel on fine lees. White peach, nectarine, green apple, hay, subtle cream and pithy lemon. Very fresh and vibrant, so soft in the mouth, gentle, yet with energy and precision. Nothing forced, or trying to be mineral, though there is a saline lick on the close. Terrific value. Waters Wine Co

 

This Petit Chablis comes from a few parcels near his winery located on the plateau that sits just above the Grand Cru slope and the great vineyard, Montée de Tonnerre. This wine is exceptional every year and quite frankly I have yet to taste a better Petit Chablis especially at the price – the 2023 vintage in Chablis has again produced wines with a nice tight crispness and good verve – this always has great zest and drive! Andrew Guard – Importer

 

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Sebastien Christophe’s domaine and its vineyards are in the commune of Fyé, across the river from the town of Chablis. The hills are steep and overlook Les Clos, Blanchots and Montee de Tonnerre. Every aspect of the viticulture and vinification is thought out and effected with precision. The domaine no longer uses herbicides and vinifies entirely with natural yeasts.

The winemaking is pragmatic, wood employed to enhance Chablis’ subtle textures, flesh out the palate and soften the edges of the more powerful wines. The Petit Chablis and Chablis aged entirely in steel, the Vielles Vignes 20% and the premier crus 15%. There is nuance and fine detail in his wines that pleases the toughest connoisseurs and they are nicely concentrated thanks to Sebastien’s understanding of the importance of low yields.

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