La Chablisienne : Chablis 1er cru "Montmains" 2019

Fascinating smoky and flinty nose that’s just beginning to show the first touch of bottle age. I love the ripe Amalfi-lemon fruit and the touch of fresh pineapple on the chalky and zesty palate. Long, firm finish with a touch of tannin. Drink now.

The 2019 Chablis Montmains 1er Cru has an attractive but slightly generic bouquet where the oak feels obvious and too vocal. The palate is well balanced but simple. This is a Montmains that wants to appeal to everyone, but lacks the complexity and tension to rank among the best.

Excellent wine, precise and vinous, with great natural balance; a very beautiful wine, fine and delicious—excellent.