The Wines of Chablis » 2003 Chablis Tasting Notes

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. **(*)

Christian Moreau 2003 Chablis Grand Cru les Clos

Alan Uchrinscko — Tue, 08 Feb 2005 11:03:56 +0000

Another step up in power from the previous [2003 Chablis Grand Cru, Michel Laroche]. Even more profound acidity and brawn. Clean, mineral and precise. ***

Christian Moreau 2003 Chablis Premier Cru Vaillons

Alan Uchrinscko — Tue, 08 Feb 2005 10:56:39 +0000

Classic nose of slate and green apples with bracing acidity and power. ***

Michel Laroche 2003 Chablis Premier Cru Vau de Vey

Alan Uchrinscko — Tue, 08 Feb 2005 10:52:54 +0000

White flowers, almost creamy nose. Sweet fruits, but quite muted palate. *

Michel Laroche 2003 Chablis Premier Cru Fourchaume “Vieilles Vignes”

Alan Uchrinscko — Tue, 08 Feb 2005 10:50:32 +0000

Nose of citrus zest and gunmetal. Soft front-palate, a little earth, moderate length. *

Michel Laroche 2003 Chablis Grand Cru les Clos

Alan Uchrinscko — Tue, 08 Feb 2005 10:48:30 +0000

Good acidity, depth and concentration. Spicy oak. Good balance of ripeness and structure. **