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Chablis

50 years ago there were just 400ha of vineyards in Chablis, but today there are 4,900ha. Both the generic and premier cru vineyards have doubled since the early 1970s and now includes areas of Portlandian as well as traditional Kimmeridgian clay.

The future is looking brighter than ever for lovers of quality Chablis. France's viticultural governing body, the INAO, is set to enforce the yields laid down in the appellation controlée regulations. Meanwhile, more and more producers are becoming interested in bio-dynamic and organic practices. Jean-Claude Martin takes a bio-dynamic and non-interventionist approach, Billaud-Simon has a more modern style, Jean-Paul Droin produces a broad range of oaked wines, whilst Daniel-Etienne Defaix favours a more traditional approach with extended lees ageing.

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2007 Chablis 'Vieilles Vignes' - Montmains - Jean-Claude Bessin 100% Chardonnay Husband and wife team whose attention to detail is amazing. All their wines have tremendous weight and succulence, this is achieved by using old barrels to enable lees contact. Very crisp with ripe apple fruit, great weight and long finish Price: £14.25 Quantity:   People who bought this item also bought: 1. 2006 Carmenere Reserva - De Gras 2. 2008 Malbec - Finca la Linda - Luigi Bosca 3. 2008 'The Dreamer' Viognier - Phillip Shaw

2007 Chablis Premier Cru - Montmains - Jean-Claude Bessin 100% Chardonnay Pronounced and developed earthy nose. The palate is ripe and round with crisp green apple fruit, good acidity and definite mineral backbone. A very classy wine. Price: £17.50 Quantity: