Domaine Isabelle & Denis Pommier | Petit Chablis Hauterivien | 2023
Petit Chablis gets unfairly dismissed as the entry-level tier of the Chablis hierarchy — but in the right hands, from the right soils, it is one of Burgundy’s great bargains. Domaine Pommier’s version carries a designation that sets it apart: Hauterivien, referring to the specific Hauterivian geological...Show More >
Domaine Isabelle & Denis Pommier | Petit Chablis Hauterivien | 2023
Petit Chablis gets unfairly dismissed as the entry-level tier of the Chablis hierarchy — but in the right hands, from the right soils, it is one of Burgundy’s great bargains. Domaine Pommier’s version carries a designation that sets it apart: Hauterivien, referring to the specific Hauterivian geological stratum — an ancient limestone and clay layer that predates even the famous Kimmeridgian soils of Premier and Grand Cru Chablis. The result is a Chardonnay of genuine Chablis typicity: lean, mineral, and precise, with ripe pear, apple, and citrus zest on the nose, a caressing middleweight palate, and a refreshing, clean finish. No oak, no artifice — just the pure expression of cool-climate Chardonnay on ancient Burgundian limestone. As Lettie Teague noted in the Wall Street Journal, Petit Chablis is “a grand wine for spring drinking and a bargain, too, compared with other white Burgundies.” Pommier’s is proof.
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Appellation: Petit Chablis AOC, Burgundy, France
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Varietal: 100% Chardonnay
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Terroir: Hauterivian limestone & clay soils
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Vintage: 2023
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Format: 750ml
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Style: Unoaked, mineral-driven, dry white
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Drink Window: Now – 2028
Critical Acclaim
Burghound — Allen Meadows: Good Chablis typicity to the ripe yet fresh aromas of mostly pear, apple and zest. The caressing and nicely punchy middleweight flavors deliver acceptable depth and persistence on the refreshing finish. Should drink well almost immediately upon release.
Wall Street Journal — Lettie Teague (August 2024): “A Big Value in White Burgundy — Petit Chablis is actually a grand wine for spring drinking and a bargain, too, compared with other white Burgundies.”
Tasting Notes
White fruits, pear, apple, and citrus zest on the nose with honeysuckle and a fine mineral thread. Lively, even, and ripe on the palate with a fresh, clean finish.
Pairing Suggestions
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Seafood: Oysters, steamed mussels, grilled sole, or shrimp with lemon.
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Poultry: Roast chicken, chicken with cream sauce, or light charcuterie.
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Cheese: Fresh chèvre, mild Brie, or a simple cheese plate.
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