Premier Crus Chablis

2005 Chablis, Domaine Vocoret, Montee de Tonnerre, Premier Cru
$25
Jen’s Notes

One might say that this Chardonnay is the antithesis of Tablas Creek's Antithesis. Or one might just stop already and get to the notes.

This wine was steely up front with a little funk. As the wine opened, this first impression seemed more chalky. One of my favorite things about Chablis is its minerality, and la famille Vocoret did not disappoint on this score. The palate also showed flavors of basil and fennel, with some kind of tropicalish fruit I couldn't quite identify. Maybe lychee. Maybe gooseberry. Either way, there was also a dash of key lime. Delicious, but perhaps a bit youthful. Tuck this one in the back of your cellar for a bit.