2021 Chablis Cotes de Lechet
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The 2021 Chablis Côte de Léchet 1er Cru has a pretty bouquet with yellow flowers and a dab of orange blossom, but there is real mineralité behind this that elevates it above its peers. The palate is fresh on the entry with crisp acidity and well integrated oak, just a little honeyed towards the finish but it feels precise with impressive length. One of the pleasant surprises of the tasting. Tasted blind at the Burgfest tasting.
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Jancis Robinson MW
Neal Martin
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The 2021 Chablis Côte de Léchet 1er Cru comes from 60-year-old vines and spent six months on the fine lees, 10% aged in barrel. It has a punchy nose with very aromatic floral scents, hints of grapefruit and more subtle earthy aromas. The palate is well-balanced, with a slightly honeyed opening and acidity neatly offsetting tropical notes of mango and pineapple. Quite concentrated on the finish, this should drink well for a few years. Oddly, more like a 2022 in style!
Cask sample. More discreet nose than the regular Chablis and much more obvious acidity. Should mature into a very attractive drink. Some lime notes and medium palate weight. (JR)