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

CHABLIS

2021 1er Cru Troësmes Domaine Denis Pommier

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

The Pommiers insist on using this old name for this particular spot, although as it's at the end of the larger 'Beauroy' it has the right to use that name too - but the exposure is more southerly and it's a known top spot, so we must all learn to pronounce Troësmes (It's not that hard - Trō-em). Like the Croix aux Moines this is a Chablis with broad shoulders, power and intensity which just needs a moment to develop and fill out. Drinking range: 2024 - 2029 L&S (Nov 2022)


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(this used to be labeled as Beauroy). Once again there is a trace of the exotic surrounding the slightly riper and more elegant aromas of white flower, mineral reduction and white peach along with quinine hints. I very much like the texture of the fleshy and generously proportioned yet focused and balanced finale that is noticeably longer and more complex as well. This well-made effort is worth considering. Drinking range: 2027 - Rating: 91 Allen Meadows, www.Burghound.com (Oct 2023)

The 2021 Chablis Troesmes 1er Cru, which spent six months on the fine lees, is very austere on the nose and lacks fruit intensity. The palate is better with a fresh citrus entry and commendable mid-palate weight. It finishes with some style…I wish there were more aromatically, as the palate is charming. Drinking range: 2023 - 2028 Rating: 86 Neal Martin, www.vinous.com (Sept 2023)

Pale colour with greater purity to the nose. Some perfume, brings on the apple notes again. But there remains both purity and a sense of detail, plus a good weight of fruit behind. Floral and a slight richness of fruit but some depth too. Drinking range: 2024 - 2027 Rating: 89-91 Jasper Morris - Inside Burgundy  (Jun 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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