The 2022 Chablis Blanchot Grand Cru, located mid-slope from 30-35-year-old vines, has a very complex bouquet: Granny Smiths, struck flint, hints of oyster shell and seaweed developing with time in the glass. The palate is very well balanced with a fine bead of acidity, a little more weight than the Bougros but maybe not quite the same ethereal degree of mineralité. Nevertheless, this will age beautifully in bottle.
94 points, Neal Martin, Vinous (Jun 2024)
Aged for 12 months in wood, then 6 in tank on the lees, which is the standard for all the grands crus. Light lemon yellow, a little oaky on the nose. Coconut too on the palate, but these aspects are just some top notes on top of a wealth of fruit with an excellent crystalline acidity. Very persistent.
93 points, Jasper Morris, Inside Burgundy (Jun 2024)
Interesting combination of sunny, warm fruit and very direct acidity. Lots of purity and drive. Delicious already, should age very well. Saline edge. Purchased grapes.
92 points, Andy Howard, Decanter (Oct 2023)
This is aromatically quite similar to the Bougros with ample wood if a bit more floral and citrus elements in play. The sleeker and finer medium-bodied flavors also possess excellent volume as well as more evident minerality that adds lift to the attractively textured and sneaky long back. Once again, better depth would be a major plus so a few years of bottle aging are in order.
92 points, Allen Meadows, Burghound (Oct 2024)
Top Quality Store
