Chablis
2020
Region
France › Burgundy › Chablis AOC
Type
white · still
Grapes
Chardonnay
Alcohol
12.5%
Volume
750 mL
Tasting Notes
More voluminous and oak-driven than I remember. But it's still delicate and quite a textbook entry-level Chablis. It attracts you with good fruit and butter notes but shows what good Chablis can offer - shells, lemon, and white flowers. Well-balanced, good structure with a long and flavourful aftertaste. Delicious.
Not a banger, nor the most complex Chablis, but delicious and highly enjoyable one. Shells, green apple, acacia blossoms, white Fresia, lemon, and some honey notes. Well balanced, good acidity, long and flavourful aftertaste.
About
Domaine Pinson Chablis 2020 comes from two parcels in the heart of Chablis: one half from just below 1er Cru Mont de Milieu and another half from between 1er Cru Vaillons and 1er Cru Montmain. We are talking about 40+ years old Chardonnay vines growing on classic Kimmeridgian soil. Hand-harvested grapes. The wine spontaneously ferments and ages in stainless steel. I've heard some people talking about minimal oak influence, but I could not find a trustworthy source to state this.
