Domaine Gautherin 2022 Chablis "Montmains VV" 1er Cru 750ml

The 2022 Chablis Montmains 1er Cru comes from 55- to 65-year-old vines, fermented in stainless steel than transferred into concrete egg for malo for up to 10 months. This has a refined bouquet with lime, beeswax and very subtle algae-like scents, quite estuarine in style. The palate is very harmonious and smooth on the entry, well-judged acidity, slightly lower in acidity than other cuvées but with a very harmonious and quite sensual finish that delivers just the right bitterness. Worth seeking out.

Score: 91 points -- Neil Martin, Vinous, 2024

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Plenty of weight on the palate from the old vines, with notes of ripe melon and peach kept in check by the acidity. This has a bit more ripeness and alcohol, suggesting it will benefit from earlier consumption. The Raoul Gautherin domaine traces its roots back to 1585.

Score: 91 points -- Andy Howard MW, Decanter, 2023