The Wines of Chablis » Tasting Notes

Long-Depaquit 2005 Chablis Premier Cru Vaucoupin

Alan Uchrinscko — Tue, 12 Jan 2010 22:06:31 +0000

Less slatey annd earthy and more fruit driven on the nose. Nice breadth on the medium-bodied palate. Adequate but certainly not bracing acidity. Surprisingly approachable and quite good. Probably a near-term drinker, but an enjoyable one nonetheless. **

Simmonet-Febvre 2007 Saint Bris

Alan Uchrinscko — Thu, 03 Dec 2009 09:09:17 +0000

It’s amazing how terroir, when done right, can dominate a grape. This wine has a prominant gunflinty, slightly smokey and musrhoomy aroma with a touch of peach. Fuller fruit than expected on the palate with still balanced acidity leads to a grapefruit finish. I’d never guess Sauvignon Blanc from the nose, but I sure would guess Chablis. The exagerrated exotic fruits might in the end give it’s grape away. Not overly complex, but a delcious quaff nonetheless at a great price point. And then there’s that pierre a la fusil…

Long-Depaquit 1999 Chablis Grand Cru la Moutonne

Alan Uchrinscko — Fri, 01 Dec 2006 20:43:20 +0000

Beautiful nose of grilled notes, a touch of orange rind and mixed green and yellow fruits. The palate begins mellow, balanced and medium in body. The midpalate seems just a touch lacking right now and could use a bit more bang, but the finish is otherworldy, making up for the slight hollowness in the midpalate. The textures is of olive oil and the flavors are of honey, but with a pleasant sharpness. Really nice. Should be best in three years. Probably not a long-term ager, but admirable for a vintage that I find to be more underwhelming than most. Somewhere between pleasantly good to exciting, with just a touch a verve lacking in the middle. If the center catches up or reveals itself differently later or in a different bottle – this might be a real show-stopper. I’m awaiting the rest of the developing bottle in my fridge tonight… [n.b., it's even better, and the middle became more intense with air...] ***(*)

Michel Barat 2000 Chablis Premier Cru Fourneaux

Alan Uchrinscko — Fri, 02 Jun 2006 05:31:56 +0000

Pain grille and ripe fruits with good precision, balance and acidity. **(*)

Michel Barat 1990 Chablis Premier Cru Cote de Lechet

Alan Uchrinscko — Fri, 02 Jun 2006 05:08:11 +0000

Minerals and notes of baked bread with a touch of alcohol sticking out. More reserved palate, well-balanced, finished maybe just a touch hot. **

Denis Pommier 2003 Chablis Premier Cru Beauroy

Alan Uchrinscko — Tue, 08 Feb 2005 12:29:52 +0000

Nutty and a little oaky. Medium weight; long, spicy finish. **

Denis Pommier 2003 Chablis 1er Cru Cote de Lechet

Alan Uchrinscko — Tue, 08 Feb 2005 12:27:16 +0000

Very nutty, honeyed nose. Well-integrated oak leads to a coconut-laden, spicy palate with pretty fruit. **(*)

Gilbert Picq 2003 Chablis Premier Cru Vosgros

Alan Uchrinscko — Tue, 08 Feb 2005 12:22:12 +0000

Gunflinty but not showing much. Weak and somewhat dilute; unimpressive on the palate.

Gilbert Picq 2003 Chablis 1er Cru Vaucoupin

Alan Uchrinscko — Tue, 08 Feb 2005 11:43:38 +0000

Nose of green and golden apples. Minerals and good ripeness. Viscous texture balanced by good acidity. **

Christian Moreau 2003 Chablis Grand Cru Valmur

Alan Uchrinscko — Tue, 08 Feb 2005 11:06:20 +0000

Profound concentration and acidity. Very sweet, perhaps too oaky, good power and density. **(*)