Domaine Louis Michel et Fils - Chablis Grand Cru Vaudésir 2022

A long-established Chablis family, the Michels cultivate the finest vineyards, including both Premier Cru and Grand Cru sites. The estate is also one of the very few to offer the Grenouilles Grand Cru, of which La Chablisienne remains the primary producer. Since 1969, winemaking has been carried out in stainless-steel tanks, so the wines here often start out rather understated in the bottle, but their minerality comes through effortlessly after a few years of aging.

A grand cru with great concentration and aging potential. A superb blend of ripeness and richness, balanced by minerality and citrus acidity. On the northern slope of the Vaudésir Valley, Michel owns two plots planted on rich clay soils. The Vaudésir Valley can trap heat, but for north-facing slopes, this is less of an issue.

The 2022 Chablis Vaudésir Grand Cru comes from two plots located in the northern part of the climat, with vines aged 60 and 70 years. It offers a balanced and concentrated bouquet, with notes of white peach and praline that blend with mineral aromas. Very reserved and understated at first, it then gains in intensity. The palate is well-balanced, with notes of tangy marmalade and quince, offering lovely depth and cohesion—striking a balance between classic elegance and the generous, almost tropical character of the 2022 vintage. Highly recommended.