Petit Chablis 2020: top-scoring wines
Discovering great freshness and drinkability in the Petit Chablis 2020 wines, Andy Howard MW suggests looking out for those from top producers as these offer quality that can rival many a Chablis.
Created in 1944, the Petit Chablis appellation covers 1,189ha and is a great introduction to the crisp, fresh style of Chablis wines.
Scroll down for the top scoring Petit Chablis 2020 wines
In most cases the vines have been planted relatively recently. A key difference to AOP Chablis is that Petit Chablis vines are nearly always found on younger, Portlandian limestone bedrock.
The Portlandian rock is often found higher on the slopes, where the warmth and direct exposure to the sun is reduced.
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Petit Chablis retains the drive and purity of Chablis but in a more accessible, less complex way.
The classic mineral character associated with Chablis is usually more muted with Petit Chablis. It must be said that ‘Petit’ does not indicate ‘lesser’, as good producers, such as Domaine François Raveneau, William Fèvre and Samuel Billaud, all make Petit Chablis that can out-compete many a Chablis.
Petit Chablis 2020: the verdict
In 2020 many Petit Chablis show an attractive stone-fruit character, purity of fruit and bright acidity making then delicious to drink now.
Their freshness and drinkability will provide immediate pleasure while you wait for some of the best Chablis to be ready to drink.
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Find links to the full report and analysis of individual appellations below:
Chablis 2020 Full Report | Premier cru Chablis | Chablis | Top-value Chablis (coming soon)
Petit Chablis 2020: key producers
- Domaine François Raveneau
- Domaine Vincent Dauvissat
- Domaine William Fèvre
- Samuel Billaud
Petit Chablis 2020: under-the-radar producers
- Domaine des Quatre Chemins
- Domaine Orion
- Domaine Passy Le Clou
Petit Chablis 2020: top-value wines
- J Moreau et Fils, Petit Chablis
Andy Howard MW’s top-scoring Petit Chablis 2020 wines:
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Domaine François Raveneau, Chablis, Petit Chablis, Burgundy, France, 2020
From vines grown on the plateau above Les Clos, this is a great introduction to the Raveneau style, showing a lovely crystalline purity on the...
2020
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La Chablisienne, Vibrant, Chablis, Petit Chablis, Burgundy, France, 2020
Established in 1923, La Chablisienne continues to set the standard for quality-focused co-operatives around the world. Vibrant and zesty, this is a powerful, concentrated Petit...
2020
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J Moreau & Fils, Chablis, Petit Chablis, Burgundy, France, 2020
Eléonore Moreau took over control of vinification at this 14ha estate in 2016. The vines were planted by her father in the 1980s in Poilly-sur-Serein....
2020
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Antoine et Laurent Robin, Chablis, Petit Chablis, Burgundy, France, 2020
From a domaine established in 1990 and vineyards planted on the Portlandien plateau, with an average age of 30-40 years. This is an elegant Petit...
2020
Antoine et Laurent RobinChablis
Domaine William Fèvre, Chablis, Petit Chablis, Burgundy, France, 2020
Produced from purchased grapes. Very clean, fresh, lovely ripeness here, together with fine acidity and a mineral edge. Great precision despite its non-estate status. Made...
2020
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Domaine Vincent Dauvissat, Chablis, Petit Chablis, Burgundy, France, 2020
From a plot above Les Clos, this is another intriguing Petit Chablis with some spice notes on the nose, then fleshy and ripe on the...
2020
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Samuel Billaud, Chablis, Petit Chablis, Burgundy, France, 2020
From plots above Les Clos which Samuel retained when he split from Billaud-Simon, this has a serious, rather complex nose with floral notes and also...
2020
Samuel BillaudChablis
Guy et Olivier Alexandre, Chablis, Petit Chablis, Burgundy, France, 2020
From vineyards in Lignorolles. Appealing notes of green apple with a good lick of wet stone and bright acidity. Classy Chablis which delivers what one...
2020
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Domaine Bardet et Fils, Chablis, Petit Chablis, Burgundy, France, 2020
The domaine is situated in Noyers-sur-Serein, although brothers Philippe and Michel have been working with vines in Préhy since 1991, and they have now been...
2020
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Millet Père et Fils, Chablis, Petit Chablis, Burgundy, France, 2020
Established in the 1960s by Philippe Millet, this 14ha estate is now managed by his sons, Paterne and Baudoin. A forward, fleshy but pure Petit...
2020
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Domaine Orion, Les Temps Perdus, Chablis, Petit Chablis, Burgundy, France, 2020
Sporting a non-traditional label, the new approach can also be seen with the name, Orion, a reference to a song by Metallica. The wine is...
2020
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Sylvain Mosnier, Chablis, Petit Chablis, Burgundy, France, 2020
Established in 1893, this family estate continues to develop well, with Stephanie taking over from her father, Sylvain, in 2007. Situated in Beines, Mosnier's Petit...
2020
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Domaine de Mauperthuis, Chablis, Petit Chablis, Burgundy, France, 2020
Domaine de Mauperthuis is run by Marie-Noëlle and Laurent Ternynck in Préhy. Originally created in 2002, the estate now covers over 20ha. Stéphane Saillet is...
2020
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Domaine Jolly, Chablis, Petit Chablis, Burgundy, France, 2020
Located in Maligny, Domaine Jolly is a sizeable, 17ha estate. The Petit Chablis vineyard extends over 4ha with vines of up to 30 years age....
2020
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Dominique Gruhier, Chablis, Petit Chablis, Burgundy, France, 2020
Carrying a weighty 13% alcohol, there is a good deal to savour here. With ripe stone fruit on the nose and palate, this is a...
2020
Dominique GruhierChablis
Christophe et Fils, Chablis, Petit Chablis, Burgundy, France, 2020
Sebastien Christophe's domaine is in Fye. After studying in Beaune, the domaine was created in 1999 with 0.6ha; it now comprises over 30ha. A Petit...
2020
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Domaine Jean Dauvissat, Chablis, Petit Chablis, Burgundy, France, 2020
The domaine spreads over 22ha and seven communes, with just 0.16ha of Petit Chablis. No weedkiller or insecticides have been used at the estate since...
2020
Domaine Jean DauvissatChablis
Domaine des Quatre Chemins, Chablis, Petit Chablis, Burgundy, France, 2020
The domaine covers 5.6ha on the right-bank of the Serein River, with this Petit Chablis coming from a plot of just over 1ha. A rounded,...
2020
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Domaine Passy Le Clou, Chablis, Petit Chablis, Burgundy, France, 2020
Attractive, ripe, almost exotic notes on the nose. Luscious palate with hints of Galia melon supported by crisp, green apple acidity. Very appealing, early drinking,...
2020
Domaine Passy Le ClouChablis
Domaine Marsoif, Sur la Goulerotte, Chablis, Petit Chablis, Burgundy, France, 2020
Domaine Marsoif has interests across different parts of the Yonne and traces its roots back to the 12th century. Now under the direction of Raphaël...
2020
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Domaine Gabrielle, Chablis, Petit Chablis, Burgundy, France, 2020
The domaine is situated in Venoy, between Auxerre and Chablis. Attractive, clean, fresh and zesty Petit Chablis with crisp acidity to balance the green apple...
2020
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