Chablis AOC is the northernmost appellation of Burgundy, producing Chardonnay of unique character from Kimmeridgian limestone — a marine deposit rich in ancient oyster fossils (Exogyra virgula) that impart a distinctive chalky, saline, almost oyster-shell mineral note found nowhere else in the wine world. The appellation encompasses four quality tiers: Petit Chablis, Chablis, Premier Cru (17 classified), and Grand Cru (7 classified). The 'unoaked' style — stainless steel fermentation and ageing — is traditional and preserves the region's razor-sharp acidity and minerality.
| Year | Rating | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | — | A warm, early vintage produced Chablis of unusual ripeness and concentration; Grand Cru sites showed remarkable depth while retaining characteristic mineral clarity |
| 2021 | — | After frost damage reduced quantity, quality was excellent — wines showed classic Chablis character: steely acidity, oyster-shell minerality, and focused Chardonnay fruit |
| 2020 | — | Widely regarded as the finest recent Chablis vintage: perfect growing conditions produced Premier and Grand Cru wines of textbook mineral precision and ageing potential |
| 2019 | — | A complete vintage with generous fruit expression and firm Kimmeridgian mineral backbone; Grand Crus from this year are ageing magnificently |