The Wines of Chablis » la Chablisienne

Jean-Paul Droin 2000 Chablis Premier Cru Montee de Tonnerre

Alan Uchrinscko — Sat, 01 Jun 2002 08:58:31 +0000

The ’00 Montee de Tonnerre received just a hint of oak (about 5% new – two years). The wine has a balance of sweetness and acidity. Aromas of gunflint, mineral and even a touch of game lead to a powerful medium-bodied palate. **

la Chablisienne 1999 Chablis Premier Cru Fourchaume

Alan Uchrinscko — Sat, 01 Jun 2002 07:58:39 +0000

Corked, but did show good acidity and balance. 100% stainless steel fermentation. (***) ?

la Chablisienne 1999 Chablis

Alan Uchrinscko — Sat, 01 Jun 2002 07:48:40 +0000

A simple but pleasant wine with orange fruits on both the nose and the palate. Approachable structurally. Aged 12 months sur lie. *

la Chablisienne 2001 Petit Chablis “LC”

Alan Uchrinscko — Sat, 01 Jun 2002 07:45:35 +0000

Ripe and sour green fruits with a core of lime zest that persist through the mid-palate and the finish. *

la Chablisienne 2001 Petit Chablis

Alan Uchrinscko — Sat, 01 Jun 2002 07:41:56 +0000

Light-bodied with a fresh nose of peaches and earth. Inistially soft and rich with playful acidity and a good finish. *

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. **

la Chablisienne 1999 Chablis Premier Cru Mont de Milieu

Alan Uchrinscko — Sat, 01 Jun 2002 07:31:17 +0000

Wild fruits with a balanced, powerful, mineral palate. **(*)

la Chablisienne 1999 Chablis Grand Cru Grenouilles “Chateau Grenouilles”

Alan Uchrinscko — Sat, 01 Jun 2002 07:23:43 +0000

Nose of earth and clay with a medium- to full-bodied palate and great persistence. ***

la Chablisienne 1992 Chablis Grand Cru Grenouilles “Chateau Grenouilles”

Alan Uchrinscko — Sat, 01 Jun 2002 07:18:32 +0000

A still young nose of honey and minerals expands to reveal ripe fruits with time. The palate has very good acidity and length with a viscous supporting structure. ***(*)