Inexpensive Chablis

2005 Chablis, “Champs Royaux” William Fevre
$16.99
Jen’s Notes

I am an admitted Chablis snob (premier cru only, thankyouverymuch), but when we saw this one at Beltramo's a couple of weeks ago, I figured we had to get it. Fevre is a reputable producer, and I had a feeling this would be an excellent value. We were not disappointed.

The wine boasted aromas of bright citrus and pear. It was very clean and fresh, providing a lovely preview of the flavors. On the palate, the wine was mouth-filling, including pear, apple and herb flavors. There was good minerality underneath, and a hint of steel before the smooth finish. This would be a superb choice for your first Chablis. Even Chablis aficionados would enjoy stepping back a bit, and having something charming and a little more easygoing.