Country: France Region: Burgundy Varietal: Chardonnay Vintage: 2018/9 Colour: White Style: Dry Producer: Domaine Bouchard Aine et Fils Description: An appellation which takes its name from the village of Chablis. Grown within the delimited areas of 17 villages, the appellation covers 2675 hectares, making it the largest appellation in Burgundy. 17 climats extending over 750 hectares are classified as Premier Crus, including "Vaillons", which covers200 hectares. The right to use the words "Premier Cru" is a distinction granted to certain climats whose wines are traditionally highly regarded. These climats (the Burgundian word for a plot planted with vines) are specially delimited. Only 11% of the wines produced in Burgundy can claim this privilege. Ageing Potential: 3-5 Years Tasting Note: Elegant and complex, with aromas of ripe fruits, bush peaches, with vegetal and mineral notes. Round, pleasing and fat, with buttery, flowery notes and very fine length. This is a vigorous, meaty white. Food Matches: Shellfish / Oysters / Mussels