The Wines of Chablis » 1998 Chablis Tasting Notes

Herve Azo 1998 Chablis Premier Cru Vau de Vey

Alan Uchrinscko — Mon, 01 Nov 2004 19:28:45 +0000

Aromas of fraises des boix and nuts. A little toasty (though no oak) with very nice balance good length and a spicy, caramel-covered apple finish. (part of Vau de Vey mini-vertical organized by S. Pommier) **(*)

Michel Barat 1998 Chablis Premier Cru Cote de Lechet

Alan Uchrinscko — Sun, 02 Jun 2002 05:02:03 +0000

Honey, nuts and a touch of cream and spice. A complex, well-balanced wine that is a fine example. ***

Herve Azo 1998 Chablis Premier Cru Beauroy

Alan Uchrinscko — Sat, 01 Jun 2002 20:03:33 +0000

Almonds and pain grille in the nose. Medium-bodied and ripe with spice(anise) and vanilla in the finish. (20 year old vines). **

Herve Azo 1998 Chablis Premier Cru Vau de Vey

Alan Uchrinscko — Sat, 01 Jun 2002 20:01:23 +0000

Good fruit (pineapples?) and nutmeg with fine acidity from mid-palate to finish. Sweeter on the palate with yellow peaches. 8 ha. parcel from 30 year old vines. **

Gilbert Picq 1998 Chablis “Vieilles Vignes”

Alan Uchrinscko — Sat, 01 Jun 2002 11:20:03 +0000

Ripe, vibrant fruits and fairly full. Touches of earth and spice with well-balanced acidity. ***

la Chablisienne 1998 Chablis “Vieille Vignes”

Alan Uchrinscko — Sat, 01 Jun 2002 07:38:57 +0000

Nose of pink grapefruits and honey leads to a medium-bodied and balanced palate with good viscosity. Vines are a minimum of 35 years. 5% spent 16 mkonths in 3-4 year oak barrels. **

la Chablisienne 1998 Chablis “LC”

Alan Uchrinscko — Sat, 01 Jun 2002 07:35:11 +0000

Complex, maturing nose with notes of earth, oranges and honey. Solid mid-palate and a spicy finish. **