Jean Marc Brocard 1er Cru Chablis Montmains 2004
Appellation Chablis Premier cru Controlee, Burgundy, France
13.0% alc/vol
$35.95 (BC)
The slight greenish tinge to this straw-yellow Chablis 1er Cru introduces a bit of a "green" theme with this wine, but that's not a bad thing. Indeed, this is an interesting and very satisfying wine. The nose is dominated by yeasty bread dough with mineral and a flinty brininess and a hint of green canned veggies. The palate is intense and dry with a mouthwatering acidity. Mouth-filling pear, apple and citrus flvours are accented with herbal/spicy anise notes. Medium-full bodied, well integrated alcohol and a clean, crisp, spicy and long mineral finish. Elegant and very good quality Chablis under screwcap (Bravo!). Drink now or hold short term.
Tasted February, 2007 by RB, RC
Also tasted:
Chateau de Sancerre 2004
Apellation Sancerre Controlee, Loire, France
12.5% alc/vol $27.99 (BC)
This is a lean, stylish, yet moderately intense Sancerre with an interesting nose of mineral, flint, grapefruit & lemon-lime and an earthy, fungal quality. Nice intensity on the palate, too, with a crisp, mouthwatering acidity. The mineral and flinty character carries through, but more fruit in the mouth, including spicy citrus, green pear, crabapple and rhubarb. Very clean and crisp finish with decent length. Good quality. Drink now or hold short term.
Tasted February, 2007 by RB, RC
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