Domaine de Varoux 2008/9 , Chablis

Easter has passed and summer is approaching, even up here in the north. With flat sea and sunny days it is time for Chablis and fresh prawns. (Picture from Hafrsfjord near our house)

A vaste selection exists and the prices vary a lot for the basic Chablis versions.

Domaine de Varoux is one of the cheapest Chablis village that you can get hold of and it does the trick.

It is fruity and fresh with a nice touch of minerals on the nose. Citrus and apple and a nice green/yellow colour.

Vinification in steel tanks ensures typical Chablis representation. It also has a handy screwcork which means you can just leave it in the fridge a couple of days in case you don't drink all first time around....

Domaine de Varoux 2009, Chablis, good Chablis at reasonable price (144)

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Bordeaux- Le prelat du Ch. Pape Clement 2004

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