“Chablis is Chardonnay, but not every Chardonnay is Chablis.” – Rosemary George
The chalky sensation and unique minerality means chablis speaks of place, in the deepest sense of the term. These remarkable wines, crafted exclusively from Chardonnay, showcase a purity and aromatic complexity unmatched elsewhere, thanks to their unique terroir.
Join us on November 30th for an extraordinary Chablis tasting experience as we explore the unparalleled qualities of these wines.
Saturday, November 30th.
Hosted by Michael Hegarty - WSET Level 4 Diploma Certified
$105 per person
On Arrival
Guests will be welcomed with a glass of Pet Nat 'Chablis' Brut Nature 821 by Margaux Laroche 2021.
Flight One
A journey through three exquisite expressions of Chablis:
Michel Laroche & ses enfants Chablis 2023
Domaine Baudouin Millet Chablis 2022
Le Domaine d'Henri Chablis Saint Pierre 2022
Flight Two
Delve deeper into Chablis with two distinctive vineyard selections:
Eleni & Edouard Vocoret Chablis Le Boucheron 2022
Eleni & Edouard Vocoret Chablis Le Bas de Chapelot 2022
Flight Three – Can any Chardonnay or White Burgundy rival Chablis?
Chablis stands apart from other Burgundies and Chardonnays globally. In this comparative flight, we’ll explore whether its distinction holds against these prestigious wines:
Le Domaine d'Henri Chablis 1er Cru Fourchaume 2021
2022 Ten Minutes by Tractor Chardonnay (Australia)
Domaine Larue Saint Aubin 1er Cru Murgers des Dents de Chien 2022
This flight invites discussion and reflection on the uniqueness of Chablis. As Andrew Jefford says, every level of Chablis offers fine-value terroir wine, mouthwatering and unique, with a little canny buying; even Petit Chablis can be memorable in a way that its Côte d’Or equivalent, the Hautes Côtes, struggles to match.
Food - Oysters
These wines will be paired with oysters. The Kimmeridgian soil, rich in fossilized oyster shells, imparts Chablis with its signature minerality, creating a profound connection between the wine’s terroir and the dish’s merroir.
Prepare to indulge in a memorable afternoon celebrating the iconic wines of Chablis!