Domaine des Malandes, Chablis Premier Cru, Mont de Milieu

A perfect Monday evening sipper, with fresh and salivating yellow citrus and white melon rind notes that hop around the palate, finishing with a soft limestone flavor that adds interest. There’s nothing overly academic or romantic here, but it’s a fun friend zone Chablis that makes for the perfect accompaniment to tofu and mixed vegetable wraps. Sealed with a synthetic closure. Drink now and over the next few years.

An easy drinker with a decent QPR. Medium weighted and quasi-rich notes of lemon curd and lemon juice dominate. A touch more simple than its sibling Montmains VV (which I prefer a little more comparatively), the Mont de Milieu still performed as expected. Medium speed and a little lower in tension - especially next to a 2018 Piuze Sechets 1er Chablis served next to it. Drink the Malandes MdM now and over the coming 5 years. 91+ points with a …

Good color and acidity Still a bit young

At restaurant Seb in Mont Tremblant. Pale color, nose of oyster shells, lemon rind, American Smarties. Good acid on palate, hint of oak smoke and a hint of butter (so maybe it’s been in oak?). Big upside surprise. Bought without searching on my phone. So pre-2015.