Summer is in full swing, and it’s the time to enjoy a great bottle of Chablis! Chablis has become one of the most under-priced meet over-delivering white wine regions in the planet. Today’s Chablis rival the best Puligny Montrachet in complexity, flavor and length, at a fraction of the price. It’s why the Chablis craze continues. In the past ten years, Chablis has become the staple white wine in so many collections – probably because of the qualitative revolution that occurred without the usual price hikes.
We’re featuring five Chablis that Dave Sokolin has been drinking and loving this summer. Some are inexpensive, but are really great. Starting at $39.95 - $89.95, these are all special in their own way and captured Dave Sokolin’s attention and affection the moment he popped them.
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2017 Long-Depaquit Chablis Vaillons – this Premier Cru is from the brilliant 2017 vintage that’s the best since 1989. It’s A+ in quality that drinks like A+ now. There are some great vintages that take time and age, but rarely does one drink great upon release and go on for perhaps decades. This wine happens to be one of the best deals in our Chablis inventory at only $39.99. If you’re looking for a great quality Chablis at an affordable price, check out this vibrant wine. It’s drinking great now – 2024.
2018 Pinson Freres Chablis Mont de Milieu – this family’s roots in Chablis date back to 1640. Priced at only $39.95, this affordable gem is one to add to your summer wine line-up. Described as “impressive” and ‘inviting” by Vinous Media, you’ll be happy you opened this beauty! 94 points.
2017 Bernard Defaix Chablis Grand Cru Bougros – Bernard Defaix is a fourth generation family run domain whose wines are very highly regarded. This $62.99 Grand Cru is perfect for shellfish, ceviche and even striped bass. It received a 95 point score, is drinking well now and should continue to cruise until 2030.
2018 Jean-Claude Bessin Chablis Valmur – Jean Claude, originally trained as an architect, decided to take over his father-in-law’s vineyards. He’s an up-and-coming Chablis producer whose wines are amazing, and this 95 point Grand Cru proves it. “This is a brilliant bottle of young Valmur!” – John Gilman
2017 William Fevre Chablis Bougros – William Fevre is one of the masters of Chablis and is known for producing some of the best values in Chablis. He’s one of the only producers who charges significantly less than he could. Some of the values of his grand crus are wild, and many are priced like some producers’ entry-level wines. But make no mistake – his wines are at the top of the quality hierarchy. This 95 point Grand Cru will leave you smiling and wanting to order more!
Cheers!