Gilbert Picq et ses Fils Gilbert Picq et ses Fils Chablis Premier Cru Vosgros 2023 750ml

The 2023 Chablis Vosgros 1er Cru shows a small reduction when taken directly from vat. It eventually offers shucked oyster shell on the nose, quite strict and focused. The palate is very smooth, a little creamier in texture compared to the Vaucoupin. Touches of lemongrass and Vervane flowers lend intrigue on the finish. Real panache here and it may have its nose in front come bottling. 92-94 points.

Sourced from a southwest-facing site planted between 1961 and 1986, the 2023 Chablis 1er Cru Vosgros unfurls in the glass with aromas of peach, pear and dried flowers, complemented by notes of almond paste. On the palate, it is medium- to full-bodied, ample and textural, with a generous core of fruit, a racy spine of acidity and a long, grapefruit-inflected finish.