Isabelle et Denis Pommier - Chablis Croix aux Moines 2023

Bettane & Desseauve

About the estate:

This charming 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 is increasingly designed to preserve the nuances of the terroir. Grown on 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 area (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 wine merchants, to offer a small amount of wine to regular customers. The “Petits-Chablis” and generic Chablis wines lack their usual precision, while the Premier Crus will hold up better. We can’t wait for the 2018s!

Bourgogne Aujourd'hui

About the wine:

This cuvée, produced from 1.15 hectares of 65-year-old vines, reveals precise, elegant aromas of white fruit and citrus... The wine is harmonious, rich, lively, and full-bodied, with fresh, juicy fruit and good aging potential.

Guide Hachette des vins

About the estate:

Based in Chablis, Isabelle and Denis Pommier run an 18-hectare estate founded 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 estate:

Isabelle and Denis Pommier settled in the village of Poinchy in 1990, 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, though they do not always exhibit the desired freshness: with regret, we are removing the star, hoping for a return to better balance in the near future.

Jancis Robinson

About the wine:

Intense aromas of sweet citrus, enhanced by a very subtle hint of burnt reduction. A round texture that balances the enticing freshness. 2025–2030

Tim Atkin