Gerard Duplessis Chablis 2022 – Certified Organic

The Domaine owns 1.8 hectares across 4 parcels, all situated between the 1er Cru of Vaillons and Montmains. Northwest exposition. 1 plot of 20-year-old vines, 1 plots of 45 years old and finally 2 x parcels 60-year-old vines. Lilian explains that when you have the benefit of old vines, their ‘experience’ helps to negate the warmer weather, they are not so easily influenced by these factors. Pressed straight into tank, no preferment racking or setting, wild fermentation, malo finished in tank. Chablis then see 10 to 12 months elevage total in tank before bottling.

“The 2022 Chablis Village has a fresh bouquet with linden, lemon verbena and just a touch of flint in the background. This is very pretty. The palate is medium-bodied with a slightly chalky entry. Perhaps it needs a little more grip, as it is a touch more austere on the finish. The Petit Chablis actually runs this close.” – Vinous