TASTING NOTES FOR La Chablisienne Petit Chablis Pas Si Petit Chablis France 2023
🍷 Appearance
Pale gold with brilliant clarity and silver reflections. Bright, fresh and youthful in the glass.
👃 Aromas
Expressive and lifted, showing citrus, lemon zest and green apple.
Subtle notes of fresh almond, white peach and a flinty mineral edge add classic Chablis character.
👅 Palate
Fresh, energetic and beautifully balanced, delivering lemon, citrus peel and crisp orchard fruits.
A lively acid line drives the wine, with a clean mineral backbone and a touch of savoury complexity.
🍈 Texture & Finish
Light-bodied and precise with a crisp, mouth-watering texture.
The finish is saline and persistent, with lingering citrus, minerality and a fine, slightly bitter edge that adds tension.
🍇 Overall Style
A classic Petit Chablis—fresh, vibrant and mineral-driven.
Combines citrus purity, crisp acidity and flinty complexity, offering a clean, modern expression of Chablis from Portlandian limestone soils.
🍽️ Food Pairing
Perfect with oysters, shellfish, grilled fish or sushi. Also excellent with goat’s cheese, salads and light poultry dishes.
🥂 BBD Verdict
A seriously smart Petit Chablis that overdelivers on freshness, minerality and precision.
Perfect for mixed dozens where you want a classic French white that is crisp, elegant and effortlessly drinkable at outstanding value.
Cheers
Peter Turnbull
Better Buy The Dozen 🍷
