Premier cru Chablis 2020: top-scoring wines

There are 47 climats (named vineyard sites) in Chablis, of which 40 are designated premier cru Chablis, sitting across 778ha. Yields are slightly lower and minimum alcohol levels slightly higher than for AOP Chablis. Some producers feel that a little oak maturation (perhaps 10-20%) adds to the complexity of the wines, although other leading producers, such as Louis Michel, eschew any form of wood, believing it reduces the focus on specific terroir. Scroll down for tasting notes and scores of the top premier cru Chablis 2020 wines [subscriber-content]Premier cru Chablis is fantastic value compared to other premier cru wines from the Cote d’Or. The 40 named climats are located on the left and right banks of the Serein River, each having a distinct character. See the 2020 Chablis full vintage report and top scoring wines See all 180 Chablis 2020 tasting notes and scores Somewhat confusingly, a number of the major premiers crus (Vaillons, Montmains, Montée de Tonnerre and Fourchaume) also have several climats within them. As a result, it is sometimes possible to see bottles labelled Butteaux or Forêt (both are part of Montmains and can also be named as such) or L’Homme Mort and Vaupulent (part of Fourchaume). Montée de Tonnerre and Vaulorent are perhaps the highest regarded premiers crus, but any climat, in the hands of a good producer, will produce memorable, terroir-driven wines. Premier cru Chablis 2020: the verdict 2020 produced wines which combine extra layers of richness and complexity, with a distinctive terroir character. On the left bank of the Serein, Montmains and Vaillons were particularly noteworthy, while Mont de Milieu and Vaulorent stood out on the left bank, as did the reputable Montée de Tonnerre. Although deserving of longer ageing, many 2020 premiers crus will be disarmingly easy to drink while young. Quick links

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Premier cru Chablis 2020: key producers Domaine François Raveneau Domaine Vincent Dauvissat Samuel Billaud Domaine William Fèvre Jean-Marc Brocard Domaine Long-Depaquit Domaine Billaud-Simon Domaine Vincent Dampt Premier cru Chablis 2020: under-the-radar producers Domaine Céline et Frédéric Gueguen Domaine Camille et Laurent Schaller Charlène et Laurent Pinson Domaine Jean Claude Courtault Domaine Ternynck Domaine Oudin Premier cru Chablis 2020: top-value wines Domaine des Malandes, Premier Cru Montmains Domaine Long-Depaquit, Premier Cru Les Vaucoupins Domaine Sébastien Dampt, Premier Cru Les Beugnons [/subscriber-content] See tasting notes and scores for Andy Howard MW's top premier cru Chablis 2020 wines: [wine-collection] Related content: Chablis 2020: full vintage report and top scoring wines Top scoring Grand Cru Chablis 2019 Top scoring AOP Chablis 2019 wines