Domaine Vocoret & Fils Chablis (75cl, 12.5%)

Domaine Vocoret & Fils Chablis is a village-level Burgundy Chardonnay from the Chablis appellation, bottled at 12.5% ABV. Fermentation takes place in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks, and the village bottling undergoes malolactic fermentation and ageing of up to 12 months in stainless steel. The wine is grown on Kimmeridgian limestone soil embedded with fossilised oyster shells. The nose opens with flinty, almost chalky minerality, then lemon curd, white florals and fresh hazelnut, with hints of gardenia and sea spray. The palate is fleshy yet supple, with ripe pear, juicy white peach, focused citrus acidity, green apple skin, Meyer lemon and stony minerality. The finish is refreshing and persistent, with slatey, stony aftertaste, slight nuttiness and residual citrus zest.