Top scoring AOP Chablis 2019 wines
At villages level, 2019 Chablis offer drinkability supported by classical and refreshing acidity. Andy Howard MW gives his verdict on the vintage's best AOP wines.
Challenging weather conditions in 2019 had an impact on yields while keeping quality high across all levels of Chablis wines.
In broad terms, it can be viewed as a ‘half-way house’ between the higher acidity levels seen in 2017, and the ripe, rounded, less acidic 2018s. But this is an over-simplification – 2019 Chablis is a very complex year as a result of varied climatic factors affecting this marginal wine producing region.
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Value-wise, Chablis at all levels remains a great buy with straight Chablis and Petit Chablis offering excellent value and early drinking pleasure.
Benoit Droîn commented that ‘2019 is a homogenous year, where even less favoured terroirs have produced concentrated wines as a result of low yields’. Didier Seguier said ‘the maturity of village appellations are close to the same level of the Cru in other years’.
See the Chablis 2019 full vintage report and top scoring wines
The 2019 vintage seems to be one which accentuates terroir character, as well as showing clear differentiation between the tiers, and as such Villages Chablis is a distinct step-up from Petit Chablis in weight.
Most of these wines showed a strong Kimmeridgian influence and although some wines were disarmingly fleshy, high-acidity kept most under control.
It’s worth looking out for producer’s ‘special’ bottlings of AOP Chablis:
- Domaine des Malandes, Chablis ‘Envers de Valmur’ is from a vineyard directly opposite the Grand Cru
The following are also well worth the extra money:
- Domaine Lavantureaux, Chablis Vauprin
- Julian Brocard, Les 7 Lieux Chablis
- Sylvain Mosnier, Vieilles Vignes Chablis
- Laurent et Celine Notton, Vieilles Vignes Chablis
Villages Chablis epitomises the classical nature of this vintage, with the region’s trademark acidity underpinning an appealing generosity of fruit and texture.
While most of the Grand and Premier Crus will benefit from some time in the cellar, AOP Chablis is already offering great pleasure without compromising on expressiveness.
A great vintage to explore the straight Villages level, competitive in both quality and value.
Top scoring AOP Chablis 2019 wines
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Domaine des Malandes, Envers de Valmur, Chablis, Burgundy, France, 2019
Domaine des Malandes is a 29ha estate with the 'Envers de Valmur' an intriguing 'insiders' choice from vineyards abutting Grand Cru Vaudésir. Classic in colour,...
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Domaine Laurent et Céline Notton, Vieilles Vignes, Chablis, Burgundy, France, 2019
Laurent and Cecile Notton's estate is in Chichee. Their Vieilles Vignes bottling comes from vines growing in neighbouring Courgis, and is intense and brooding with...
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Julien Brocard, Les 7 Lieux, Vigne de la Boissonneuse, Chablis, Burgundy, France, 2019
A highly intriguing and high-quality Chablis from Julien Brocard in Prehy. Certified biodynamic since 2002, this has a fine balance between the classic notes of...
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Roland Lavantureux, Vauprin, Chablis, Burgundy, France, 2019
A dynamic estate in Lignerolles, with David and Arnaux now in charge of the winemaking. Vauprin is one of the estate's signature wines - a...
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Sylvain Mosnier, Vieilles Vignes, Chablis, Burgundy, France, 2019
Stephanie joined her father, Sylvain, in 2005 and now runs this highly-regarded Beine domaine. Showing a little more restraint than their 'straight' Chablis, this has...
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Pascal Bouchard, Les Vieilles Vignes, Chablis, Burgundy, France, 2019
An intriguing Chablis from old vines made with some extra lees ageing in old casks which has added an additional layer of complexity to the...
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J Moreau & Fils, Chablis, Burgundy, France, 2019
Quite a deep green-gold hue in the glass, there is plenty of depth and concentration on show here. Fleshy fruit on the palate is matched...
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Domaine Bernard Defaix, Chablis, Burgundy, France, 2019
Domaine Bernard Defaix is a highly-rated family estate based in Milly, with the vines for this bottling averaging 30 years age. Ten months lees ageing...
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Domaine Jean Collet & Fils, Chablis, Burgundy, France, 2019
Collet's Chablis vines are located in several parcels amounting to over 16ha. One of the earliest exponents of an organic approach, the range here is...
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Domaine Gérard Tremblay, Chablis, Burgundy, France, 2019
Tremblay make classic, steely, pure Chablis wines. This is a refined, elegant, smooth and weighty example of AOP Chablis which combines a ready-to-drink quality with...
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Domaine Séguinot-Bordet, Chablis, Burgundy, France, 2019
Jean-Francois Bordet continues to drive his domaine forward. Using cylindrical, horizontal tanks for improved skin-contact, this is a highly appealing Chablis which balances acidity, concentration...
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Domaine Sébastien Dampt, Chablis, Burgundy, France, 2019
Another resounding success from Sébastien Dampt. Rich, full and loaded with subtly ripe fruit, this is still classic Chablis with some lovely acidity and a...
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Domaine Louis Moreau, Chablis, Burgundy, France, 2019
Louis Moreau's domaine bottling has an extra layer of complexity compared to the Domaine de Bieville. Green apple character dominates the palate with some flinty,...
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Domaine Grossot, Chablis, Burgundy, France, 2019
Tank sample. Showing very good freshness and purity, this is a clean, lean and classic style of Chablis. Vibrant, with lots of steely characters underpinning...
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Domaine Corinne Perchaud, Chablis, Burgundy, France, 2019
Tank sample. From Fleys, Corinne Perchaud produces a fragrant Chablis with plenty of acidity, a mineral structure and pure, ripe fruit. Will appeal to lovers...
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Union des Viticulteurs de Chablis, Chablis, Burgundy, France, 2019
One would expect the quality-focussed Co-op La Chablisienne to produce a classic Chablis in a year such as 2019 - and they have. Some intriguing,...
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Domaine Laurent et Céline Notton, Chablis, Burgundy, France, 2019
Crisp, classic Chablis-type acidity underpins the ripe, fleshy palate, choc full of stone fruit notes. A fine balance of sweet fruit, generosity and a steely...
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Domaine Billaud-Simon, Chablis, Burgundy, France, 2019
Billaud-Simon, under the guidance of Olivier Bailly, is a highly consistent producer of classic Chablis. Cool and crisp, there is concentration here allied to vibrant...
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La Chablisienne, Le Finage, Chablis, Burgundy, France, 2019
A more serious, intellectual wine than the 'straight' Chablisienne Chablis. Acidity is more pronounced and the nose is more strident. A Chablis that will be...
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Clotilde Davenne, Chablis, Burgundy, France, 2019
As with the same producer's Petit Chablis, this is a classic style of Chablis which needs a little time to blossom. However, all the components...
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Domaine Baudouin Millet, Chablis, Burgundy, France, 2019
Baudouin Millet and brother Paterne took over from their father in 2002, and the estate is located between Chablis and Tonnerre. More depth and drive...
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Samuel Billaud, Chablis, Burgundy, France, 2019
Samuel Billaud produces his Chablis from a blend of three different parcels. Quite restrained, concentrated and flinty on the palate, there is lovely purity of...
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Domaine Roy, Côteaux de Fontenay, Chablis, Burgundy, France, 2019
Domaine Roy's Chablis 'Côteaux de Fontenay' is a particular bottling from vines located up in the hills towards Fontenay. Precise, steely with a powerful core,...
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Domaine Moreau-Naudet, Vieilles Vignes Les Pargues, Chablis, Burgundy, France, 2019
Tank sample. Quite developed in colour and a little cloudy. Has very good density though, with promising fruit characters, purity and lots of drive. A...
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