The result is a shiny Chablis, well-made and seamless. The wine is closed with screw cap so needs a little swirling to release its charms. Its aromatics are pineapple-y, with a breezy whiff of sage and green grass, yellow citrus, the sea. The body has medium weight; not too sharp and not too ponderous, mostly just right. The wine vanishes in a flourish of lemony chalk.
Pair it with fresh and young cheeses, shellfish (oysters — duh), salads tossed with fruity olive oil, poached chicken, or picnic sandwiches slathered with green olive tapenade and aïoli.
2017 William Fèvre Champs Royaux Sea Edition Chablis
12.5% abv | $25 (sample) Imported by Maisons et Domaines Henriot America
