Louis Michel - Chablis Butteaux Premier Cru 2022 (750ml)
Price: $49.99
Producer | Louis Michel |
Country | France |
Region | Burgundy |
Subregion | Chablis |
Varietal | Chardonnay |
Vintage | 2022 |
Sku | 4939 |
It has a complex nose, with caramelised baked apple aromas, toasted notes and sensations of wet stone and undergrowth. The palate is vibrant, with a mouthwatering finish.
Vinous: 92 Points
The 2022 Chablis Butteaux 1er Cru comes from clayey soils that can easily become compacted and like "concrete" in dry conditions. It has a lovely nose with touches of yellow plum and Mirabelle, very pure with an underlying mineralité coming through with aeration. The palate is well-balanced with a slightly waxy, pithy entry. It is lightly spiced thanks to a dab of stem ginger, with fine depth and commendable persistence on the finish.
Burghound: 92 Points
Cooler and more restrained aromas of tidal pool, essence of pear and similarly prominent mineral reduction nuances are complemented by vibrant and solidly voluminous flavors that possess a lovely texture before terminating in moderately austere, dry and more complex finale that is also just a bit more structured.
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