Domaine Eleni & Edouard Vocoret, Chablis 1er Cru Chatains, 2023

"A climat within Vaillons, bordering Roncières and Beugnons, the 2023 Chablis 1er Cru Les Chatains derives from a single plot of 0.8 hectares planted in the 1960s in clay-limestone soils. Wafting from the glass with an expressive bouquet of beeswax, crisp yellow orchard fruit and white peach, it’s somewhat more ample and succulent than Séchet, and Edouard confirms it’s one of the first sites they harvest. On the palate, it’s medium to full-bodied, enveloping and expansive, with tangy acidity and fine depth at the core. Vocoret admits it may take a few years for the site to realize its full potential, as it has only recently been farmed with the organic practices the young couple now employ." -Kristaps Karklins