La Chablisienne - Chablis 1er Cru Côte de Léchet 2018
91/100
Vinous
"This 1er cru from La Chablisienne offers the perfect balance of Chardonnay, with its full-bodied flavors and vibrant freshness."
“The 2018 Chablis Côte de Léchet 1er Cru comes from 25-year-old vines and is aged in stainless steel tanks and oak barrels. It has a light, airy bouquet of apple blossoms that could benefit from being a bit more pronounced. The palate is well-balanced, with lovely acidity. Notes of white peach and Conference pear are well-defined, and a welcome spicy touch appears on the finish. This is a Côte de Léchet to be enjoyed young, yet it is nonetheless delicious. 2020–2027” (Vinous 2020)
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Eye
Pale yellow color, with silvery highlights in the center
Nose
Complex, with floral and white fruit notes, including peach and apple, along with floral hints of honeysuckle and fresh vanilla
Palate
Full-bodied and fresh, with a lively attack; powerful, with a beautiful balance between fruit and minerality; a long finish with notes of toasted dried fruit
Serve
At 12-14°C
Open
30 minutes before
Drink from
2025
Drink before
2028
Food and wine pairings
Enjoy it with andouillette in white wine, garlic and parsley prawns, goat cheese...
Bettane & Desseauve
Rated estate (2020 guide): 2 stars (A solid, recommendable wine, though slightly more consistent and uniform than the previous vintage)
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 with a one-year delay; this year’s 2016 vintage was a challenging one, but the Mont-de-Milieu terroir fared very well. Other terroirs that the winery usually handles well taste a bit less impressive; let’s wait for the 2017s!
Guide Hachette des vins
Rated estate (2020 guide) Award-winning wines (This producer’s wines regularly receive awards from the guide)
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 plays a major role in the appellation’s reputation. The Grenouilles Grand Cru is one of its flagship wines.
Robert Parker - Wine Advocate
Estate rated "Recommended" (Wine producer recommended by Robert Parker - The Wine Advocate)
RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France
Rated estate (2020 guide) Selected (Please note that this guide is a ranking, and as such, all the estates listed here—even those without a star—represent, in our view, the pinnacle of French winemaking.)
About the estate:
The largest producer of Chablis is among the best cooperatives in France, demonstrating equal skill in both business and winemaking. With so many vintages produced, it can be difficult to choose, but all the wines now benefit from flawless technical expertise in pressing and aging on the lees. The standout specialties are the consistently excellent Chablis Vieilles Vignes and the Premier 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. Chablis is in fine form!
Vinous
Wine rated (2020 guide) 91/100
About the wine:
The 2018 Chablis Côte de Léchet 1er Cru comes from 25-year-old vines and is aged in stainless steel tanks and oak barrels. It offers a light, airy bouquet of apple blossoms that could benefit from being a bit more pronounced. The palate is well-balanced, with lovely acidity. Notes of white peach and Conference pear are well-defined, and a welcome spicy touch emerges on the finish. This is a Côte de Léchet best enjoyed young, yet nonetheless delicious. 2020–2027
Customer rating
4/5
based on 1 review
Review by Mr. MIKAEL P. Posted on January 10, 2026
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