Domaine Charly Nicolle - Chablis Ante MCMLXXX Vieilles Vignes 2024
2*Étoiles
Hachette
90/100
Bettane & Desseauve
"All the classic characteristics you'd expect from a Chablis: velvety, mineral, and superbly elegant!"
An aromatic and straightforward nose, exuding floral and citrus aromas with subtle hints of flint. On the palate, it is rich, full-bodied, and fresh: the minerality comes through with finesse, without excessive tension, in a silky texture. The finish is long, marked by white flowers. A Chablis with magnificent typicity!
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Eye
A bright, crystal-clear golden color
Nose
Intoxicating and expressive, with aromas of summer flowers, the sea, oyster shells, and ripe fruit, all imbued with authenticity
Palate
Full-bodied and velvety, with flavors of orchard peaches, apricots, and crushed stone; mouthwatering and deliciously mineral, with a long, zesty, and salty finish
Serve
At 10-12°C
Open
1 hour before
Drink starting at
2025
Drink before
2029
Food and Wine Pairings
Enjoy it with a seafood platter, a Mont d'Or with porcini mushrooms, or chicken in cream sauce...
Bettane & Desseauve
Wine rated (2026 guide) 90/100 (2023 vintage)
Rated estate (2022 guide): 3*Stars (High-quality production that serves as a benchmark in its sector)
About the estate:
We’ve been following this estate for some time now and are delighted by Charly Nicolle’s professionalism and steady progress. Working the terroirs of Fleys—including the two premier crus, Les Fourneaux and the easternmost part of Mont de Milieu—he produces a small range of wines with great density on the palate, effectively highlighting the minerality unique to each cru. This is a sure bet for the region.
Decanter
Rated winery (2023 guide) Recommended
Guide Hachette des vins
Wine noted (guide 2026) 2* Stars (Vintage 2023) (Remarkable wine)
Rated Estate (2024 Guide) Award-Winning Wines (This producer's wines regularly receive awards from the guide)
About the wine:
With its beautiful pale yellow color, this Chablis has plenty to offer, starting with its intense, mineral (oyster shell), and salty nose. This is followed by a palate carried throughout by that same mineral tension, with fruit that holds its own. This wine, which exudes its terroir, offers both balance and vitality. It pairs beautifully with a generous platter of seafood. 2025–2030
About the estate:
Charly Nicolle’s great-grandparents were already growing grapes. Following in the footsteps of previous generations, the young winemaker embarked on this adventure. Based in Fleys, east of Chablis, he established his own estate in 2011, carefully tending his 17 hectares of Chardonnay, and has established himself as a reliable name in the Chablis region. He also manages the family estate, La Mandelière, alongside his own venture.