FRANCE: Chablis
2015: Gold 2 Silver 6 Bronze 2 Commended 7
2014: Gold 5 Silver 7 Bronze 2 Commended 3
After Chablis’ record-breaking effort last year, built on the beautiful 2012 vintage, it was back to normality this year. Still, our tasters were happy with what they found, and while the dearth of genuinely cheap medal winners was depressing (well done Louis Moreau and Kingsland), there were no doubts raised about this region’s bankability.
From the Tasting Teams
‘This was a very consistent flight, with no bad wine. Often the punter doesn’t know the difference between £14 and £25 Chablis, but some do, so the wine really has to deliver at higher prices.’ Xavier Rousset MS, Texture, 28°-50°
‘If you can buy a decent Chablis for under a £10 you are on to a winner.’ Charles Pashby-Taylor, Dabbous
‘Chablis needs minerality and real complexity, otherwise for the same money you can go elsewhere and find really good Chardonnay.’ Caroline Brangé, 28°-50° Mayfair
‘Everyone has their own idea about what Chablis should be, with some lean, some more rounded and mature. If you have room on the list it’s definitely a good idea to feature different styles across different price points.’ Garry Clark, The Victorian Chop House Company