Chablis Premier Cru AOC comprises 40 classified vineyard climates on the slopes flanking the Serein river north of Chablis town, in northern Burgundy. Seventeen main Premier Cru names appear on labels — the most celebrated being Montée de Tonnerre, Mont de Milieu, Fourchaume and Montmains. The unique Kimmeridgian limestone-and-clay soils — composed of ancient marine sediment rich in fossilised oyster shells — impart a distinctive saline minerality and flint-edged acidity that is Chablis's signature. Premier Cru wines occupy the quality tier below Grand Cru but above Village Chablis, combining the appellation's characteristic lean, mineral style with additional concentration from superior slope sites. Great examples evolve beautifully over five to twelve years, developing petrol, smoked stone and truffle complexity.
| Year | Rating | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | — | Smaller crop after spring frost; concentrated, mineral wines with excellent length. Among the better modern vintages. |
| 2021 | — | Frost-reduced yields; clean, precise wines of fine balance and classic Chablis mineral character. |
| 2020 | — | Rich, ripe vintage for Chablis — less austere than typical but well-balanced with age-worthy concentration. |
| 2019 | — | Widely considered among the great modern Chablis vintages: perfect balance, concentration and mineral precision. |
| 2017 | — | Charming, immediately appealing vintage. Accessible now but with good underlying structure. |