Louis Michel & Fils | Chablis, Burgundy, France
For more than 170 years, Domaine Louis Michel & Fils has been one of Chablis' defining family estates, producing wines that express the region's unique limestone terroir with remarkable purity and precision. Based in the heart of Chablis since 1850 and now led by Guillaume Michel, the domaine farms some of the appellation's most prestigious vineyard sites across Petit Chablis, Chablis, Premier Cru and Grand Cru.
Guided by the belief that great wine is made in the vineyard, Louis Michel has become internationally renowned for its uncompromising commitment to terroir expression. Every wine is fermented with indigenous yeasts and matured exclusively in stainless steel, deliberately avoiding oak so that the character of the Kimmeridgian soils, ancient marine fossils and individual vineyard sites remain completely transparent. The result is a collection of Chablis celebrated for its purity, minerality, freshness and exceptional sense of place—wines that rank among the finest expressions of unoaked Chardonnay in the world.
Tasting Note: Louis Michel Chablis Grand Cru Grenouilles 2022 is a beautifully poised expression of Chablis' smallest and most exclusive Grand Cru vineyard. Aromas of white peach, ripe pear, citrus blossom and delicate wildflowers are lifted by notes of crushed oyster shell, wet stone and subtle hints of kiwi. The palate is generous yet impeccably focused, combining silky texture with vibrant acidity and a pronounced mineral backbone. Layers of orchard fruit, citrus zest and saline complexity unfold seamlessly towards a long, refined finish that balances richness with remarkable freshness. Vinified and matured exclusively in stainless steel, this is a wine of exceptional purity that captures the unique character of Grenouilles while offering outstanding ageing potential over the next decade or more.
Rating: 95 points Decanter
ALC (%): 13
Variety: Chardonnay
Food pairing: Sheep's cheese, seafood e.g. langoustine roasted with citrus fruit
Volume available: 750 ml
