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Chablis
Chablis discovery: Domaine Antoine et Laurent Robin
I know I can be somewhat grumpy at times, and complain that many wines produced in Chablis do not treat my snout as well as expected. Clearly, the well-known, top domaines in Chablis always perform. It has been increasingly rare to find new estates to promote - until now, however, as some new …
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Tasting of the 2015 Chablis from William Fevre
As most readers know I’m not a Chablis devotee, although I have tasted my share of fine Chablis over the years. I love a good Chablis, and one of my favourite sources is William Fevre - the Henriot owned producer - alongside Raveneau and Dauvissat. So always I make do with the very best if …
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Philippe Pacalet, Chablis Beauroy 2005
The 2005 Chablis Beauroy from Philippe Pacalet is has reached a rather mature stage. The nose offer matured notes - apple, hazelnuts, almonds - alongside some ripe yellow fruit. On the palate a certain opulence (from the vintage) but still quite defined and focused - although I do prefer the acidity …
Philippe Pacalet, Chablis Beauroy 2004
The 2004 Chablis Beauroy from Philippe Pacalet is keeping very well indeed. The nose is still fresh and crisp, and after some time in the glas it offers the most lovely chalky minerality - seashells - combined with a cool and pure white fruit. On the palate precise - with a razor sharp defining …