2022 Domaine Garnier & Fils Chablis

Based in Ligny-les-Chatel on the northern fringe of the Chablis appellation, Domaine Garnier & Fils has been family owned since 1789 with brothers Jerome and Xavier Garnier currently overseeing the winemaking and management. Jerome works the vineyards, while Xavier makes the wines, and together they are leading a group of newer producers finding their voice in the northern most part of Chablis. Organic farming is practiced in the vineyards, and fermentation occurs with natural yeasts before the wines are matured in a mix of very large barrels and stainless steel tanks.
This Chablis comes from vineyards in Maligny, Ligny, and Villy, where there is a mixture of stony chalk with a little marl so the wines have more obvious minerality and rounded notes on the palate. Maturation takes place in stainless steel tanks for a period of 12 months.
Brilliant pale straw colour with a watery hue. Elevated pear and lime aromas intermix with wet slate, oyster shell and mineral notes. The refreshing yet well rounded palate is decorated with pear, lime and green apple fruits which overlay a wet stone and mineral backdrop. Some traces of dried honey are also apparent. River stone like mouth feel with a long enveloping finish that has subtle dried honey and stony mineral characteristics lingering across it.
Drink over the next 4-5 years.
Alc. 12.5%