This is from Beine’s Petit Chablis AOC, on the very western side of Chablis. I’ve tried a fair amount of other chardonnays in wine shop tastings and Willamette Valley, so I’ve gained an appreciation for the grape. However, I’ve never tried the Chablis expression of it.
On the nose, green apple and capri/amalfi lemon are most noticeable, backed by white floral aromas (magnolia?), hay, a hint of fennel and salinity, and wet stone minerality.
The wine’s body is full. The acidity is medium plus. The mouthfeel is pretty supple and chalky around the boundaries of the mouth. The color is a medium gold.
On the palate, granny smith apple and lime zest hit hard up front. The midpalate presents the growing wet minerality with lime , acacia, and a slight salinity. The finish is wet river stone, sage/thyme, and lemon zest.
Overall, I don’t think this is the best expression of Chablis. It’s certainly an unoaked chardonnay, but without the steely, stony, austere qualities that I’ve heard about. Maybe I just can’t pick it up. It’s certainly worth revisiting Chablis. I think (as far as I’ve heard) I would adore the style of chardonnay, but either this isn’t a good expression of it or my palate is developed enough.
by Terroirfier
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From your notes it seems like the wine had good complexity, displayed the qualities associated with varietal and region, and drank above quality for its appellation.
So what did you not like about it?