La Chablisienne - Chablis 1er Cru Mont de Milieu 2014

Bettane & Desseauve

About the estate:

Chablis’s leading producer consistently delivers a faithful interpretation of the appellation, thanks to the precise and meticulous work of winemaker Vincent Bartement. As always, the wines are released one vintage behind; this year’s release is from 2016—a complicated vintage, but one in which the Mont-de-Milieu performed very well. Other terroirs that the winery usually handles well taste a little less impressive this time around—let’s wait for the 2017s!

Decanter

Guide Hachette des vins

About the estate:

Founded in 1923, La Chablisienne is a cooperative winery comprising nearly 300 winegrowers and representing a quarter of the Chablis vineyards; it celebrated its 90th anniversary in 2013. It is a modern, high-performing organization that contributes significantly to the appellation’s reputation. The Grenouilles Grand Cru is one of its flagship wines.

Robert Parker - Wine Advocate

RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France

About the wine:

Once again, Mont de Milieu is our favorite wine in the estate's Premier Cru lineup: with its mineral notes, ripe fruit, and full body, this lively wine is well-rounded, refined, and dense.

About the estate:

The largest producer of Chablis ranks among France’s finest cooperatives, demonstrating equal skill in business and winemaking. With so many cuvées produced, it can be challenging to choose, but all the wines now benefit from flawless technical expertise in pressing and aging on the lees. The standout specialties are the Chablis Vieilles Vignes, which is consistently excellent, and the Premiers Crus in heavy bottles, which rival the finest wines from private estates—not to mention the famous Grand Cru Château Grenouilles, which should not be drunk too young! The entry-level wines have improved significantly and have shed the reductive notes that once characterized them. La Chablisienne is in great shape!