This is in a beautiful spot, with lime and Meyer lemon notes circling around meringue, yuzu, limestone, wet chalk, almond paste, and ripe yellow pear. There is a succulence here that is especially…
This bottle was reminiscent of the first bottle I had a few years ago; full of vibrancy and acidic tension. A lively and speedy delivery gives way to notes of yellow and green citrus, travertine,…
I found this much more interesting three years ago. The intensity has down shifted a bit, though the profile hasn't changed. Lemon, quince, and travertine. There was a little heat on the finish…
The vanillin wood influence presents as fairly strong against the backdrop of the ripe lemon curd core. Simple and a little sluggish in its current state. Finishes a bit fat, but certainly succulent.…
Less disjointed than the pervious bottle a couple of years ago, the 2018 Montmains is a luscious lemon curd kind of experience. Simple but not without its affable and alluringly succulent qualities,…
This was a peachy creamsicle otterpop kind of experience, with some sweet, ripe stone fruit and vanillin cream enveloping the yellow citrus elements in such a way that it masks the other mineral and…
Even more lime and lemon zest notes kicking out of this bottle than the previous one, this bottle of Piuze Sechets is perhaps even more compelling than my other tours with it in the past. More…
This is still in the librarian zone. I should read my own previous notes more often and pay attention to my own advice to hold these puppies. Plus, it didn't help that it was served in a "Chardonnay"…
A chameleon of sorts, and not one I would have blindly pegged as Chablis, this Raveneau carries signature exquisite balance and breadth, but certainly plays in the luxuriant side of the sandbox. You…
In a great spot right now for my palate, especially after a bit of air to stretch its legs. Fabulous acidity and vibrancy, especially for its class and QPR. Zingy lemon citrus backed by an intense…
Proper, clean, pure, correct, and very well behaved, this is a flawless Chablis that has one main flaw... it lacks personality. The only fault to be had here is that I have trouble distinguishing…
Bordering on Grand Cru quality here. Notable concentration and intensity. Succulent yellow citrus, sea salt, lime zest, and quince. Solid persistence. Drink now for the freshness and zing or hold for…
Very fine and balanced indeed, with a sophisticatedly seamless entry and texturally inviting attack, this is a Dauvissat of pure class. The lemon, lychee, yellow pear skin, and meringue notes all…
An improved showing from last year, the QC shows another layer of succulence to match the medium-bodied lemony tang. The delivery is extremely balanced and surprisingly smooth, with a nicely placed…
Much improved from my last experience with this wine. More focus and intensity than its sibling 2018 Malandes Vau de Vey (served beside it), this Montmains delivers a notable green and yellow fruit…
This is a succulent little fruit buster, with a much-improved glide from my last go-around. An extra beam of lift and grip adds a bump of intensity and focus. Lemony and slightly rich, but with a…
This has come along nicely since last year. More depth and yellow fruit flavor to be had to match the white fruit and acid. Less of a grippy animal, settling nicely into quite the affable spirit.…
A succulent showing that pulls a decent amount of ripe fruit from the core and splays it out in 'come hither' fashion, but still maintains enough Chablis typicity to keep it from becoming too overt…
More lemony and speedy than my previous bottle. Good 1er Cru energy. Less concentration than others in its class, but with enough oomph to keep it competitive. Drink now and over the next five years.…
Much more filled-out and salivating than 1.5 years ago, with persistent tension cradling the lip-smacking lemon drop and white stone notes, this 2017 Sechet is a winner. Finishes with a nice…
Fresh and lively flavors of lemon juice, lime zest, white travertine, and white peach push through with medium-to-full intensity on the front end, holding a solid streak of acidity throughout that…
Strong quince and chalk notes with this bottle. A big pop of acidity and a blast of yellow citrus and stone fruit follows, finishing a bit gruff and abrupt. A fairly blocky showing, lacking some…
