The Wines of Chablis » 2002 Chablis Tasting Notes

Michel Barat 2002 Chablis

Alan Uchrinscko — Tue, 02 Nov 2004 05:34:48 +0000

Ripe but balanced. Mineral and floral. A perfect Chablis Villages. Perhaps the best young Barat Chablis A.C. I have tasted. From the lieu-dit les Champlains. **

Michel Barat 2002 Chablis Premier Cru Mont de Milieu

Alan Uchrinscko — Tue, 02 Nov 2004 05:28:39 +0000

Aromatically closed but beautiful minerality and persistence with a complex texture and fine length. **(*)

Michel Barat 2002 Chablis Premier Cru Fourneaux

Alan Uchrinscko — Tue, 02 Nov 2004 05:26:19 +0000

A touch reductive and more masculine [than the Cote de Lechet] with perfect balance and a waxy finish. **(*)

Michel Barat 2002 Chablis Premier Cru Cote de Lechet

Alan Uchrinscko — Tue, 02 Nov 2004 05:24:41 +0000

Good grip with hints of clay and minerals. Very long. Young, but already delicious. **(*)

Michel Barat 2002 Chablis Premier Cru Vaillons

Alan Uchrinscko — Tue, 02 Nov 2004 05:19:35 +0000

More reserved [than the Villages] with a more pronounced mineral quality. Strong, vibrant palate and finish. **(*)

Herve Azo 2002 Chablis Premier Cru Vau de Vey

Alan Uchrinscko — Mon, 01 Nov 2004 19:04:51 +0000

Wild cherries and almonds on the nose with great attack and persistency. Tight, but expansive with great potential. (part of Vau de Vey mini-vertical arranged by S. Pommier) ***(*)

Chateau de Maligny 2002 Chablis Premier Cru Fourchaume

Alan Uchrinscko — Mon, 01 Nov 2004 10:33:27 +0000

Delicate and floral nose with approachable palate and creamy finish balanced by fine acidity. **

Chateau de Maligny 2002 Chablis “la Carre de Caesar”

Alan Uchrinscko — Mon, 01 Nov 2004 10:29:11 +0000

Chalky and mineral with great length and an earthy finish. **

Chateau de Maligny 2002 Chablis “la Vigne de la Reine”

Alan Uchrinscko — Mon, 01 Nov 2004 10:25:55 +0000

More viscous and better balanced than the normal Villages. A fuller, more complete wine with excellent balance and length. **

Chateau de Maligny 2002 Chablis

Alan Uchrinscko — Mon, 01 Nov 2004 10:21:06 +0000

Good front-palate ripeness. Green fruits, nice acidity a touch prickly in the finish. **