Chablis, La Meulière 2023

A mineral and crisp Chablis from northern Burgundy, made by Domaine de la Meulière, owned by the Laroche family. It is made from Chardonnay, with grapes hand-harvested from the family's vineyards in Chablis. The must is gently pressed to avoid oxidation and vinified in temperature-controlled tanks at 18°C, with both alcoholic and malolactic fermentation before gentle filtration and bottling. The soils are Kimmeridgian limestone, giving intense minerality and freshness. Aromas of green apple, pear, white flowers and a hint of chalky stone lead to a lightly full, elegant palate with citrus, ripe fruit and a mineral finish. It is dry, precise and stony on the finish.