Domaine Bessin Tremblay

The Wine Advocate: "Derived from the lieu-dit of Montmains and aged in around 25% wood (averaging 10 years old), the 2022 Chablis 1er Cru Montmains wafts from the glass with a bouquet of white flowers, green apple and iodine. Medium to full-bodied, taut and precise, with ample chalky structuring extract and a racy spine of acidity, it concludes with a long, mineral finish. It is beautifully balanced and will marry exceptionally with raw seafood like oysters and fish carpaccio."

Decanter: "This expression of Fourchaume is elegant and delicate, with notes of mirabelle plums, grapefruit, lime zest and hazelnut. The texture is fine and silky, with less power than the Pièce au Comte bottling, but still, there is enough substance to draw the wine to a satisfying conclusion. The grapes are from four parcels in Fourchaume that total 1.5ha; they are lightly crushed and fermented in tank and barrel (10%) then aged nearly 18 months before bottling."

Decanter: "The pronounced aromas of lime peel and passion fruit with a decidedly tangy saline/mineral underpinning are an enticing introduction to this superb village Chablis. Lively acidity balances rich extract to drive this to an impressively long finish. Most of the vines were planted between 1950-1974 and are on the higher slopes of Bessin's native village of La Chapelle-Vaupelteigne. Romain Bessin feels that the 2023 shows more balance and less influence from the warm weather than in 2022."

Decanter: "From 1ha of vines more than 50 years old on the upper slope, on the border with Forêts, facing southeast, the Montmains from this cellar stands out for its pronounced aroma of ripe pear and white blossoms with a note of chalky minerality. It's concentrated and powerful, and the balanced acidity drives the wine to an impressive finish. Although approachable now, it will truly begin to open in 10 years. The wine matured for 18 months, partly in tank and partly in cask."

The Wine Advocate: "One of the late bloomers in bottle, as always, is the 2023 Chablis Grand Cru Valmur. The aromatic range is evocative of mirabelle plum, orange peel, fennel and oyster liquor. On the palate, the wine is full-bodied and concentrated, with a deep and crystalline core of fruit brimming with energy. Its incisive acidity and saline undertow frame a long, reverberating finish. If Fourchaume is expressive and giving, Valmur is elegantly reserved, and it will demand considerable patience before revealing its cards."

3 Fl. 2023 DOMAINE BESSIN TREMBLAY CHABLIS VIEILLES VIGNES Aus mehr als 50 Jahre alten Reben organisch bewirtschafter Weinberge ist dieser Vieilles Vignes ein absolutes Schnäppchen. Gerade einmal 20 Hektoliter pro Hektar Ertrag ergeben einen absolut phänomenalen Weißwein mit Noten von Orangenschale, weißen Blüten, Pfirsich und traumhafter Mineralik, ein Hammer von einem Chablis! 1 Fl. 2023 DOMAINE BESSIN TREMBLAY CHABLIS FOURCHAUME 1er CRU 94 DECANTER: "This expression of Fourchaume is elegant and delicate, with notes of mirabelle plums, grapefruit, lime zest and hazelnut. The texture is fine and silky, with less power than the Pièce au Comte bottling, but still, there is enough substance to draw the wine to a satisfying conclusion. The grapes are from four parcels in Fourchaume that total 1.5ha; they are lightly crushed and fermented in tank and barrel (10%) then aged nearly 18 months before bottling." 1 Fl. 2023 DOMAINE BESSIN TREMBLAY CHABLIS MONTMAINS 1er CRU 94 DECANTER: "From 1ha of vines more than 50 years old on the upper slope, on the border with Forêts, facing southeast, the Montmains from this cellar stands out for its pronounced aroma of ripe pear and white blossoms with a note of chalky minerality. It's concentrated and powerful, and the balanced acidity drives the wine to an impressive finish. Although approachable now, it will truly begin to open in 10 years. The wine matured for 18 months, partly in tank and partly in cask." 1 Fl. 2023 DOMAINE BESSIN TREMBLAY CHABLIS VALMUR Grand Cru 96 THE WINE ADVOCATE: "One of the late bloomers in bottle, as always, is the 2023 Chablis Grand Cru Valmur. The aromatic range is evocative of mirabelle plum, orange peel, fennel and oyster liquor. On the palate, the wine is full-bodied and concentrated, with a deep and crystalline core of fruit brimming with energy. Its incisive acidity and saline undertow frame a long, reverberating finish. If Fourchaume is expressive and giving, Valmur is elegantly reserved, and it will demand considerable patience before revealing its cards."