Crushed seashells, limestone, and chalk: have you ever sipped them? Along with more familiar flavors like zesty lemon, crisp green apple, and a hint of melon, they form the backbone of this old-school Chablis from Paul Nicole. A crystalline example of a taste you really can’t find anywhere else but northern Burgundy. No oak here (well, *barely* any -- 10% goes in used barrels, devoid of oak flavors), just bright, clean, vivid Chardonnay from cold soils rich in ancient fossils and mineral deposits. Fresh and vibrant with a textural richness on the palate, this stunner could age for over a decade if only it didn’t taste so good right now...
