Isabelle et Denis Pommier - Chablis Croix aux Moines 2018

Bettane & Desseauve

About the estate:

This friendly couple of winemakers has taken a significant step forward by switching to organic viticulture, which began earning certification with the 2014 vintage. The grapes’ beautiful ripeness is well balanced by a lively acidity derived from the limestone soils, and barrel aging increasingly highlights the nuances of the terroir. Produced from a very distinctive subsoil known as Hauterivien, the Petit-Chablis is consistently remarkable for its richness; the red wine from the Yonne is among the very best in the region; and the Premier Crus from the Poinchy sector (Léchet, Beauroy, Fourchaume) are now reliable choices for wine lovers. Like others in the area, the estate unfortunately suffered from the weather conditions of the 2016 vintage. Sadly, 2017 began with a terrible frost… Hence the “grain-de-survie” cuvée, sold through the wine trade, to offer a small amount of wine to regular customers. The Petit Chablis and generic Chablis wines lack their usual precision; the Premier Crus will hold up better. Can’t wait for the 2018s!

Guide Hachette des vins

About the estate:

Based in Chablis, Isabelle and Denis Pommier run an 18-hectare vineyard established in 1990 that consistently produces high-quality wines. After managing their vineyard using sustainable farming practices for 15 years, they obtained organic certification in 2014.

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

About the wine:

A burst of freshness in Croix au Moines, crisp and tangy, with excellent length.

About the estate:

Isabelle and Denis Pommier settled in the village of Poinchy in 1990, starting with 2 hectares of vineyards (23 today). Some of the premier cru wines undergo partial fermentation in oak, and all winemaking is carried out using native yeasts. The entire production is of impeccable quality, particularly the entry-level wines. Certified organic since 2014, this estate has produced superb wines that are always well-ripened, but freshness is not always present: with regret, we are removing the star, hoping for a return to better balance soon.