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Domaine Louis Michel is one of the leading family-held estates in Chablis, not only in terms of production, but also in the reputation they have gained as producers of consistently high quality Chablis. The Michel philosophy is "Let the wine make itself, as far as possible." In sticking to this philosophy Jean-Loup Michel uses no barrels. In Robert Parker's words, "Louis Michel has long been the reference point for tank fermented Chablis. I have been a huge admirer of his wines for years. Why? They are perhaps the purest expressions of the stony Chardonnay fruit grown on the limestone slopes of this northern Burgundy appellation."
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| 2014 Louis Michel Chablis Grand Cru Les Clos
$85 bottle
Fresh, pale yellow. Sexy, subtly complex aromas of lime blossom and acacia flower. Suave on entry, then youthful and sharply delineated in the mid-palate, with harmonious acidity framing and extending the intense citrus and powdered stone flavors. A rather delicate young Clos with a saline aftertaste and no austerity.91-93 Points Stephen Tanzer
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| 2014 Louis Michel Chablis Grand Cru Vaudesir
$75 bottle
Very discreet nose hints at dusty stone and moderately ripe stone fruits. Tightly wound and youthfully compact, showing good acidity and subtle floral lift to the juicy stone fruit and ripe citrus flavors. More linear in the early going than the Montee de Tonnerre; also drier on the back end. 90-92 Points Stephen Tanzer
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Domaine Bitouzet-Prieur
There is perhaps no other Burgundy producer who continues to follow the old traditions of making white Burgundy more than Bitouzet. A committed classicist, Vincent Bitouzet's ancestral roots in Burgundy span the last two centuries. Classic Burgundian vinification is practiced. Only indigenous yeasts are used. The whites are fermented and aged in barrel. There is extensive lees contact to develop richness and complexity. Usually not more than 20% of the cuvée will be exposed to new oak. In a perfect world, these are wines for the cellar. In the real world, these are wines which at least need a good decanting before being brought to the table.
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2013 Bitouzet-Prieur Meursault Premier Cru “Charmes”
$168 magnum
Perhaps the Gem of the Domaine. Together with the “Perrieres” this wine sits at the top echelon of white Burgundy. The racy 2013 vintage keeps the “Charmes” firm and focused, with intense mineral and gun-flint on the nose. Very floral and racy fruit, with a fine silky texture. Only 36 mags available for the USA. |
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2013 Bitouzet-Prieur Meursault Premier Cru "Perrieres”
$85 bottle
There is perhaps no white Burgundy which can stand the test of time better than Bitouzet’s Mersault “Perrieres”. We have been fortunate to drink many older bottles around the table and are consistently floored with what we find. The 2013 is straight as an arrow, focused and firm, with a tonic quality to the finish. This wine is dense and long on the palate and asks for the time to truly express its potential. Only 35 cases for the USA.
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