Domaine Passy Le Clou Petit Chablis (75cl, 12.5%)

Domaine Passy Le Clou Petit Chablis is a 100% Chardonnay white wine from Burgundy, France, bottled at 12.5% ABV. The estate farms two hectares for this wine, sourcing from a slightly cooler zone within the appellation where Portlandian limestone soils dominate. Fermentation takes place in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks over four to six months with full malolactic conversion, followed by 12 months of ageing in stainless steel on suspended lees. The nose opens with lemongrass and lime flowers, then white peach and grapefruit, with an underlying suggestion of wet stone and struck flint. The palate brings bright lemon and lime, green pear, a subtle saline quality, green apple and citrus, with a chiffon-like texture from the lees ageing. The finish is crisp and moderately long, with crushed stone minerality, citrus-peel bite and a faint saline edge.