2018 CHABLIS 1er Cru Troësmes Domaine Denis Pommier, Lea & Sandeman

CHABLIS

2020 1er Cru Troësmes Domaine Denis Pommier

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Grapes Chardonnay
Colour White
Origin France, Burgundy
District Chablis
Classification 1er Cru
ABV 13%
Vineyard Troësmes

Troësmes is the very sunny eastern end of Beauroy, a bullnose end of a ridge which faces due south and can get hot. While the sun is here in this wine, the 2020 has retained tension and a firmness, and behind the weight and volume there's mineral and energy too. Drinking range: 2023 - 2033 L&S (Oct 2021)

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(this used to be labeled as Beauroy). Cool citrus-inflected aromas include those of just sliced apple, oyster shell and wet stone nuances. There is a bit more volume to the nicely energetic medium-bodied flavors that exhibit excellent length if only average depth. Due to the fine apparent quality of the underlying material, I would expect more complexity to develop if given a chance. Drinking range: 2028 - Rating: 91 Allen Meadows, www.Burghound.com (Jan 2023)

The holding is well-placed, next to Bessin’s La Pièce au Comte. Light lemon colour. A little toasty reduction. Fresh and mineral on the palate with a little softness outside. A little more depth and backbone. Very pleasing finish. Rating: 91-93 Jasper Morris - Inside Burgundy  (Jan 2022)

Domaine Denis Pommier

Founded when the Pommiers inherited 2 hectares of vines in 1990. Isabelle and Denis bottled their first wine in 1994 and now have 23 hectares of vineyards, which are certified organic (which sadly cost them dearly in terms of lost crop in 2016 and 2017) and run according to biodynamic principles. Further reading is available in the form of Denis' book 'Les Larmes de Ma Vigne', published in 2020.

The Petit Chablis is a model of brisk freshness - made entirely in stainless steel - while the Premier Crus in benefit from a small amount of barrel-fermentation and élevage. The two named 'lieu-dits' of Chablis 'village', Les Reinettes and Croix aux Moines, are about a hectare in total. The Troësmes is within the larger premier cru 'Beauroy'. The Pommiers think this 'best bit' deserves to be identified by its correct name. It is relatively rounder, while the Côte de Léchet is the one for fans of the slatier, crystalline side of minerality. Keep either of the premiers crus for four to six years.

Petit Chablis 9.5 ha (+ 2 planted not yet in production)
Chablis 6ha
Chablis Reinettes and Chablis Croix aux Moines 1ha - a north-facing slope which catches the sun late in the day. Reinettes is on pure Kimmeridgian clay, under Croix au Moines, which is on a thinner soil at the top of the hill, both in the same sector as Côte de Léchet.
Chablis 1er cru Troësmes 1.8ha - white marl, facing due south.
Chablis 1er cru Cote de Léchet 1.1 ha - chalky, south-east-facing.
Chablis 1er Cru Fourchaume .8 ha - a very steep hot south-west facing slope.

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