Louis Michel & Fils 'Montmain' Chablis Premier Cru 2023 (375ml)
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Description
Chablis from the northernmost reaches of Burgundy sits at the edge of where Chardonnay can ripen, and that tension shapes the wine. Louis Michel & Fils works the Montmains vineyard, one of the premier cru sites that ring the town, where cool-climate Chardonnay develops crisp acidity and mineral precision rather than tropical weight. The 2023 vintage captures this character with clarity.
Expect bright green apple and citrus, with a distinctive flinty minerality that runs through the finish. The wine has the lean, focused structure typical of unoaked Chablis, where the fruit's natural freshness and the terroir speak without the softening influence of oak aging. It's ready to drink now, though this is the kind of wine that ages gracefully if you prefer to wait.
Product Details
| Category | Wine |
| Color | White |
| Country | France |
| Region | Burgundy |
| Subregion | Chablis Montmains |
| Varietal | Chardonnay |
| Producer | Domaine Louis Michel et Fils |
| Vintage | 2023 |
| Size | 375 ML |
| Subtype | Still |
Expert Reviews
Michel’s 2023 Chablis 1er Cru Montmain, bottled in November 2024, derives from southeast-facing vines growing in clay-rich soils that tend to bring roundness. Wafting from the glass with aromas of acacia, green apple, lemon zest and honeysuckle, it’s medium-bodied, bright and lively, with good focus and immediate charm. (Wine Advocate, March 2025)
The 2023 Chablis Montmains 1er Cru has a fragrant bouquet with wild mint and fennel infusing the citric fruit. The palate is very well balanced, with a slightly viscous entry, nectarine and peach notes, and a touch of lemongrass. It needs to develop a little more mineralité on the finish. (Vinous)