2014 Chablis Grand Cru Château Grenouilles La Chablisienne

Generous wood that includes vanilla notes surrounds the pear, apple, citrus and softly floral nose that exhibits just enough Chablis character to be persuasive. There is both excellent richness and volume to the intense, mouth coating and powerful flavors that display really fine length but not the depth or drive on the less complex and almost chewy finale. Of course more depth should almost certainly develop but overall this just isn't my style as the wood is too prominent.

The 2014 Chablis Grand Cru Les Grenouilles, which is aged in both oak barrels and stainless steel, has a tightly-wound but well-defined bouquet with white flower scents filtering through the citrus fruit, laced with white peach and persimmon aromas. The palate is very well balanced with light peach skin notes on the entry. This feels harmonious in the mouth, a Grenouilles laden with weight and intensity, yet remaining precise and detailed on the lightly spiced, cohesive finish. This is an excellent Chablis with long ageing potential.