May 2025 Club: Plus Whites

1. Gautheron Chablis 1er “Montée de Tonnerre” 2022
GRAPE: 100% Chardonnay
TYPE: White Burgundy from Chablis
YEAR: 2022, expressive and well-balanced vintage
NOTES: Gautheron’s 2022 Montée de Tonnerre is a standout Premier Cru Chablis, showcasing a vibrant bouquet of lime, green apple, and crushed stone. The palate is well-balanced, with a touch of wood influence that integrates over time, leading to a strong, mineral-driven finish. This wine combines elegance with depth, reflecting the unique terroir of Montée de Tonnerre.
FOOD: Oysters or creamy goat cheese
AVAILABLE: $48/bot ($38.40 with discount)

2. Bardoux Champagne “Reserve 2014” NV
GRAPE: Pinot Meunier, Chardonnay, and Pinot Noir
TYPE: Grower Champagne from Montagne-de-Reims
YEAR: 2014 base vintage, with extended lees aging
NOTES: Okay, we admit this isn’t a white wine, but we want you to treat it like one. Bardoux’s Reserve 2014 NV is a refined Champagne, presenting a pale gold hue with aromas of hazelnut, lemongrass, and freshly baked bread. The fine, creamy mousse carries flavors of marzipan and a hint of sherry, culminating in a seamless and elegant finish. Serve it as if it were a white Burgundy.
FOOD: Seared scallops or aged Comté cheese
AVAILABLE: $82/bot ($65.60 with discount)

3. Forces Telluriques “Amphora” 2022
GRAPE: 100% Chardonnay
TYPE: Biodynamic white Burgundy from the Mâconnais
YEAR: 2022, ripe and expressive vintage
NOTES: This Viré-Clessé is crafted from 65-year-old vines rooted in clay-limestone soils. The wine undergoes fermentation and aging in 800-liter terracotta amphoras, imparting a unique purity and texture. On the nose, it reveals exotic fruit aromas and ripe citrus notes. The palate is ample and generous, balanced by fine acidity and a lingering finish. This cuvée displays the estate’s commitment to biodynamic practices and low intervention, resulting in a wine of remarkable character and finesse.
FOOD: Grilled sea bass or lemon-herb roasted chicken
AVAILABLE: not available