CHABLIS 'SIGNATURE' Raoul Gautherin 2023 vs CHÂTEAU MONTLANDRIE Castillon Côtes de Bordeaux 2020
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| Availability | In stock | In stock |
|---|---|---|
| Best current price | £31.95 | £31.95 |
| Current stockists | 1 merchant | 1 merchant |
| Style | Other | Other |
| Grape | Chardonnay | Cab Sauv, Cab Franc, Merlot |
| Region | — | Bordeaux |
| ABV | 13% | 14.5% |
| Size | 750ml | 750ml |
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CHABLIS 'SIGNATURE' Raoul Gautherin 2023
The 2023 Chablis Village is a clear step above the Petit Chablis this year—a distinction between Portlandian and Kimmeridgian terroir. There is just much more delineation and vivacity on the nose here. This is crisper and more direct, which translates onto the palate, which is built around a keen line of acidity. Just a touch of sour lemon lends an edge toward the finish. I like the weight of this Chablis Village. The 2023 is a superb example at this level and a great value to boot.
CHÂTEAU MONTLANDRIE Castillon Côtes de Bordeaux 2020
The 2020 Montlandrie has an intense spearmint-scented bouquet that feels just a bit one-dimensional at the moment. Perhaps it is going through a dumb phase? The palate is medium-bodied with slightly rustic tannins, a bit dry and stolid toward the finish. I wonder if the fruit might fade before the tannins polymerize? I gave this a tentative reception before, and this seems to vindicate that it's not the best Montlandrie in recent years. Tasted blind at the annual Southwold tasting.
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