Top Grand Cru Chablis 2008
Decanter experts give their verdict, tasting notes and drinking windows on Grand Cru Chablis 2008.
Rosemary George remarks that there are some potentially delicious wines among the classic 2008 vintage that will richly reward bottle ageing. As published in the Chablis sponsored guide, Rosemary picks out her best 23 buys in Chablis’ seven top sites from this ageworthy vintage. See them all here…
Domaine William Fèvre, Chablis, Burgundy, France, 2008
Bougros Usually quite rich and rounded in style compared to the other grands crus. Firm, stony mineral nose. Tight-knit palate with a mineral backbone. Powerful and understated.
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Domaine Bernard Defaix, Chablis, Burgundy, France, 2008
Delicate nose with just a hint of oak. Firm palate and good acidity. Tight knit with fine potential.
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Domaine du Colombier, Chablis, Burgundy, France, 2008
Delicate, elegant nose with an attractive lift. Elegant fruit but less acidity than some. Nice streak of minerality.
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Simonnet-Febvre, Preuses, Chablis, Burgundy, France, 2008
Light nose showing a hint of oak. Firm, dry, steely mineral palate. Not yet expressive, but has hidden power.
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Domaine Billaud-Simon, Vaudésir, Chablis, Burgundy, France, 2008
Elegant palate with good minerality and the potential to develop. Nicely understated with firm, fresh fruit and good acidity. Well crafted.
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Domaine Pascal Bouchard, Chablis, Burgundy, France, 2008
Round, lightly nutty nose. Elegant palate with good weight, structure and grip. Good acidity, which is harmonious and nicely balanced.
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Domaine Gérard Tremblay, Chablis, Burgundy, France, 2008
Structured nose with a tight-knit palate, Good acidity and elegantly understated. Firm finish.
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Domaine des Malandes, Chablis, Burgundy, France, 2008
Delicate nose with a hint of oak. Round, rich palate which is balanced with good acidity.
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Jean-Paul & Benoît Droin, Grenouilles, Chablis, Burgundy, France, 2008
Not very expressive nose. Round, full palate with good body and a hint of well-integrated oak. Elegant and harmonious with underlying concentration and depth.
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La Chablisienne, Chablis, Burgundy, France, 2008
Firm, mineral nose, with nutty undertones on the palate. Full and rich body with less acidity than some. Round and harmonious.
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Domaine Jean Collet & Fils, Chablis, Burgundy, France, 2008
Nicely rounded nose which develops in the glass. Less acidity than some others on the palate, but shows good fruit. Harmonious finish. Elegant and youthful potential.
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Domaine Louis Moreau, Chablis, Burgundy, France, 2008
Delicate nose with nice mineral lift. Firm, mineral, iodine note of the sea. Intense and closed now but has fine structure and depth.
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Domaine Jean-Marc Brocard, Chablis, Burgundy, France, 2008
Firm fruit with stony minerality and good acidity. Good weight and body. Lots of potential.
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Domaine Christian Moreau, Chablis, Burgundy, France, 2008
Firm, stony, tight-knit nose that develops in the glass. Round palate with good body and acidity. Relatively developed already.
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Domaine Clotilde Davenne, Chablis, Burgundy, France, 2008
Evolved nose. Rich, leafy, elegant fruit on palate. Good acidity but relatively forward.
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Domaine Pinson Frères, Chablis, Burgundy, France, 2008
Closed nose, with some youthful oak hints. Solid, firm palate showing good fruit, light acidity and a tannic streak on the finish.
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Domaine Vocoret, Chablis, Blanchot Grand Cru, Burgundy, France, 2008
Beautifully elegant, with a delicate nose and just a hint of oak. Very finely crafted and stylish with real potential.
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Domaine Laroche, Chablis, Burgundy, France, 2008
Round, lightly oaky nose, with the oak well integrated on the palate. Good acidity and firm minerality. Nicely balanced.
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Albert Bichot, Domaine Long-Depaquit, Chablis, Burgundy, France, 2008
Delicate nose. Well balanced with fine acidity. Elegantly understated with good structure and lots of potential.
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