Louis Jadot’s Chablis Les Preuses Grand Cru 2021 stands among the elite expressions of northern Burgundy’s flagship white wine. Pulled from one of the seven Grand Cru climats of Chablis, Les Preuses is known for its dramatic slopes, pure Kimmeridgian limestone soils, and exceptional capacity to produce Chardonnay of tension, mineral clarity, and refined power. The 2021 vintage delivers an elegant balance of intensity and finesse: a wine shaped by cool growing conditions that preserve natural freshness while allowing full phenolic ripeness. It is a benchmark white Burgundy of crystalline precision and electric mineral energy. It captures the essence of Chablis’s chalky vineyards — where purity, longevity, and terroir speak with unmistakable clarity — and offers a profound expression of elite French Chardonnay.
Serve chilled at 10–12°C (50–54°F) to accentuate the wine’s structural clarity and aromatic definition. Chablis Les Preuses Grand Cru 2021 is ideally paired with: oysters and shellfish, steamed crab or lobster, fresh water fish in beurre blanc or citrus sauces and goat cheese or aged Comté. It also evolves beautifully with brief decanting or slow enjoyment over multiple courses.
Tasting Notes
Appearance:
Brilliant pale gold with luminous clarity, reflecting both youthful vibrancy and refined structural depth.
Aroma:
Chiseled and expressive, opening with limestone mineral, sea spray, and green citrus, followed by layered notes of lemon zest, white flowers, and subtle orchard fruit. Hints of flint, chalk dust, and faint saline complexity suggest the pure Chablis terroir.
Palate:
Medium- to full-bodied with laser-like precision, showing an interplay of crisp citrus, green apple, and vibrant acidity. The mineral backbone—tied closely to the famed Kimmeridgian soils—gives the wine exceptional drive, while hints of white peach, crunchy orchard fruit, and flinty reduction add nuance and poise.
Finish:
Lingering and tense, with chalky mineral persistence, bright acidity, and a refined echo of citrus and saline tones.
