Domaine Bessin Tremblay

The Wine Advocate: Derived from the lieu-dit of Montmains and aged in around 25% wood (averaging 10 years old), the 2022 Chablis 1er Cru Montmains wafts from the glass with a bouquet of white flowers, green apple and iodine. Medium to full-bodied, taut and precise, with ample chalky structuring extract and a racy spine of acidity, it concludes with a long, mineral finish. It is beautifully balanced and will marry exceptionally with raw seafood like oysters and fish carpaccio."

Decanter: The Valmur from Bessin-Tremblay is full, complete and round - simply superb. The wine is initially a bit closed, but with time, it shows an array of flavours ranging from ripe pear to quince and melon, accented with notes of chalky minerality, fresh white flowers and spice. The texture is elegant yet powerful, with abundant extract but enough acid to balance. The grapes are from just over 2ha in one solid block and the oldest vines were planted in 1947; they are fermented on native yeasts in tank and in barrel (10%)."

Decanter: This expression of Fourchaume is elegant and delicate, with notes of mirabelle plums, grapefruit, lime zest and hazelnut. The texture is fine and silky, with less power than the Pièce au Comte bottling, but still, there is enough substance to draw the wine to a satisfying conclusion. The grapes are from four parcels in Fourchaume that total 1.5ha; they are lightly crushed and fermented in tank and barrel (10%) then aged nearly 18 months before bottling."

3 Fl. 2023 DOMAINE BESSIN TREMBLAY CHABLIS 1 Fl. 2023 DOMAINE BESSIN TREMBLAY CHABLIS FOURCHAUME 1er CRU 94 DECANTER: "This expression of Fourchaume is elegant and delicate, with notes of mirabelle plums, grapefruit, lime zest and hazelnut. The texture is fine and silky, with less power than the Pièce au Comte bottling, but still, there is enough substance to draw the wine to a satisfying conclusion. The grapes are from four parcels in Fourchaume that total 1.5ha; they are lightly crushed and fermented in tank and barrel (10%) then aged nearly 18 months before bottling." 1 Fl. 2023 DOMAINE BESSIN TREMBLAY CHABLIS MONTMAINS 1er CRU 94 DECANTER: "From 1ha of vines more than 50 years old on the upper slope, on the border with Forêts, facing southeast, the Montmains from this cellar stands out for its pronounced aroma of ripe pear and white blossoms with a note of chalky minerality. It's concentrated and powerful, and the balanced acidity drives the wine to an impressive finish. Although approachable now, it will truly begin to open in 10 years. The wine matured for 18 months, partly in tank and partly in cask." 1 Fl. 2023 DOMAINE BESSIN TREMBLAY CHABLIS VALMUR Grand Cru 96 THE WINE ADVOCATE: "One of the late bloomers in bottle, as always, is the 2023 Chablis Grand Cru Valmur. The aromatic range is evocative of mirabelle plum, orange peel, fennel and oyster liquor. On the palate, the wine is full-bodied and concentrated, with a deep and crystalline core of fruit brimming with energy. Its incisive acidity and saline undertow frame a long, reverberating finish. If Fourchaume is expressive and giving, Valmur is elegantly reserved, and it will demand considerable patience before revealing its cards."

Decanter: From 1ha of vines more than 50 years old on the upper slope, on the border with Forêts, facing southeast, the Montmains from this cellar stands out for its pronounced aroma of ripe pear and white blossoms with a note of chalky minerality. It's concentrated and powerful, and the balanced acidity drives the wine to an impressive finish. Although approachable now, it will truly begin to open in 10 years. The wine matured for 18 months, partly in tank and partly in cask."