Style Profile at a Glance
| Attribute | Profile | Scale |
|---|---|---|
| Body | Light-to-Medium, Crisp & Direct | ●●●●● |
| Sweetness | Bone-Dry | ●●●●● |
| Acidity | High, High-Spirited & Racy | ●●●●● |
| Fruit | Fresh Lemon, Tart Grapefruit & Green Apple | ●●●●● |
| Oak | Unoaked (100% Stainless steel fermentation and maturation) | ●●●●● |
Terroir, History & Acclaim
Critical Recognition:
Burghound [87-89] pts
Jasper Morris [86-88] pts
- 86-88 Points - Burghound (Allen Meadows): "A fruit, bright and citrusy nose offers just enough typicity to be persuasive. There is good density and reasonably good energy to the round and delicious flavors that terminate in an agreeably dry lemon-tinged finish where the only nit is a touch of warmth. This should drink well young but a few years of keeping should help to add depth."
- 86-87 Points ★★★☆☆ - Jasper Morris Inside Burgundy: "Pale lemon colour. Some elegance to the nose, a little fresh apricot on the palate, plenty of body, not especially mineral, but the flesh is balanced. A little youthful bitterness. Drink from 2024-2025. Tasted Jul 2023."
- The Portlandian Uplands: Sourced from 1.33 hectares of estate-managed plots sitting on the plateaus above the Grand Cru slopes, these vines are rooted in Portlandian limestone. Richer in calcium carbonate and lighter in clay than the lower-lying Kimmeridgian folds, this specific terroir naturally coaxes out high-toned, lively citrus fruit and a direct, breezy crispness.
- Stainless Steel Steeliness: Under the meticulous technical management of winemaker Olivier Bailly and the Faiveley group, this Petit Chablis receives an uncompromising, wood-free treatment. Fermented naturally and matured on its fine lees for 9 months entirely in temperature-controlled stainless steel vats, it guarantees a clean, unadulterated focus with maximum freshness.
Highlights
- 100% Chardonnay carefully hand-harvested from Billaud-Simon's choice plateau-top plots.
- Pristinely crafted under the elite direction of the Faiveley team to secure crisp, benchmark right-bank precision.
- Aged 100% in stainless steel vats to lock in immediate fruit vibrancy and a refreshing marine finish.
Tasting Notes
- Appearance: Bright white-gold color with delicate, shimmering pale green flashes.
- Nose: Generous, direct, and high-spirited. It bursts open with clean aromas of fresh lemon, grapefruit, and crisp green apple, neatly accented by white hawthorn blossoms and a light, delicate iodized air.
- Palate: Bone-dry, light-to-medium-bodied, and beautifully lively. The attack is young and high-spirited, offering a juicy mid-palate of citrus peel and crunchy orchard fruits. A racy, precise line of acidity keeps the structure completely energetic, driving into a crisp, clean, and nicely dry finish.
Serving Suggestion
- Temperature: Serve well-chilled at 9–11°C. A firm chill sharpens the wine's racy, high-spirited acidity and perfectly highlights its clean citrus flavors.
- Decanting: No decanting required. This wine is built for immediate, vibrant pleasure right upon opening, and it is best enjoyed fresh over the next 2 to 4 years.
- Western Pairing: Freshly shucked raw oysters, cold shrimp salad with avocado, grilled trout with lemon, or fresh goat cheese rounds.
- Asian Pairing: Traditional crystal shrimp dumplings (蝦餃), salt-and-pepper calamari, or light sashimi plates.
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