2016 Chablis
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The 2016 Chablis, 20% matured in French oak, is subdued on the nose, a little dour compared to some of its peers. Perhaps it just needs more aeration? The palate is medium-bodied and well balanced with Granny Smith apples, light spicy notes of lemongrass, quite detailed if not persistent towards the finish. Fine. Tasted blind at the BIVB Chablis tasting.
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Julia Harding MW, jancisrobinson.com
Neal Martin
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Smells as if there is more oak influence here but more in a mealy note than in oak aroma. Gentle but fresh on the palate, the mineral character clear on the finish. (JH)
(done entirely in cuve ): Medium yellow. Apricot, yellow peach and a touch of banana on the nose. Fat, spicy and lightly saline, conveying musky lime oil and ginger flavors. Less reduced than the Petit Chablis, which needs a racking. Good material here, if a bit lower in acidity than the Petit Chablis at 4.3 grams per liter. Finishes nicely dusty and dry.