Domaine Besson Chablis Montmains Premier Cru

Chablis conjures images of the sea in its hyper charged movement, electricity and life - salinity, oyster shell, sea breezes and cool wet stone minerality. Domaine Besson, a fine example, dates back to 1902. Their 21ha estate is currently run by Alain Besson’s children, Adrien and Camille. This lovely is from their 5ha in the Montmains Premier Cru. Montmains refers to a medium sized mountain of Kimmeridgian soils synonymous with Chablis. Fermented on the lees for 12-18 months in stainless steel with a portion in oak for 8 months.

Domaine Besson Chablis Montmains 1er Cru 2019

Pours into the glass a youthful golden green tinge. Shimmering aromas of gorgeous orchard fruit, citrus peel, beeswax surrounded by telltale oyster shell and flinty aromas of Chablis. Its a bundle of beauty with the fleshy white peach, melon and apple, quince, citrus zest and a touch of tropical fruit followed by the distinct saline and flint character always gives a sense of place. The racy acidity always carries the Chablis’s linear, clean and pure character. Perfectly perfect chiseled Chablis, a wonderful value.

Chablis is such a versatile food pairing wine thanks to its high acidity and crisp minerality. Pair with fluke crudo with espelette, coquilles saint Jacques, asparagus soufflé or smoked trout terrine.