Gautheron Chablis 1er cru “Fourneaux” 2024

For many years we have known the Domaine Gautheron as a low profile address offering consistently excellent wines in a style that is truly Chablisien. Jasper Morris MW calls Cyril Gautheron “a superb producer making wines in a crisp cool classically Chablis style.” The 2024 vintage provides a ringing affirmation of this praise: steely, dry wines full of tension and elegance, and a beautiful showcase for Cyril’s skills and the subtleties of Chablis terroir.

Fourneaux 1er cru, another of the family’s core holdings, is entirely vat-raised. There is more clay in the soil here, resulting in a slightly fuller mouthfeel. Jasper Morris noted that “the Fourneaux repeats the crystalline style” with “strong lemon drop content.” A little more flesh on the palate and a little less marine character make this a generous yet focused premier cru.