Chablis is traditionally the purest, most stripped down form of Chardonnay from Burgundy. In recent decades winemakers have begun to experiment with oaking, particularly at the premier and grand cru levels – and the line between Chablis and Côte d’Or White Burgundies has blurred a bit. But today’s cuvée is unmistakable – classic, unoaked, old school premier cru Chablis.
Romain Collet’s 2020 1er cru Montmains is beautifully balanced – the vintage provided abundant lush fruit, which winemaker Romain expertly channeled into a sleek, vibrant, fresh Chablis with impressive depth. Jasper Morris found the wine lacking for nothing – “certainly, the bouquet is round enough without [oak].” He found “fresh apples, a little citrus, and persistent;” we agree, and would add an elegant note of lime zest.
A Chablis-lover’s Chablis.
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Collet Chablis 1er “Montmains” 2020
bottle price: $38
