A Return to Classical Chablis

Low yields and old vines delivered a Chablis of vibrant energy, saline minerality, and refreshing precision.

For the winemakers of Chablis the 2024 vintage was about as difficult as they come. Spring frosts, months of rain, summer hailstorms, and relentless humidity in the vines all combined to produce one of the smallest crops in recent memory. But handled correctly, the vintage also produced thrilling wines shot with tension and vibrant energy – a return to classical Chablis.

For years now Jasper Morris has called Cyril Gautheron “a superb producer making wines in a crisp cool classically Chablis style,” and the 2024 vintage provides a ringing affirmation of this praise. The wines are a beautiful showcase for Cyril’s skills and for the subtleties of Chablis terroir.

His Chablis Vieilles Vignes cuvée is, as usual, a delightful bargain. The vines here are 50 to 70 years old, delivering full body and extra concentration. The elevage is a mix of tank and barrels, which provide additional roundness that balances the chiseled, punchy character. It’s among his most versatile wines: pleasant in a glass by itself, and pairing well with any dish calling for lively white. Pour it all summer long.

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Gautheron Chablis Vieilles Vignes 2024
bottle price: $36

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