Raoul Gautherin et Fils Raoul Gautherin et Fils Chablis 1er Cru Mont de Milieu, France, Burgundy, Chablis, Chablis 1er Cru

The last of four bottles. This one was on par with the first two.

Popped and poured. Displays the same malty notes that so troubled me when I had the 07 Vaudésir a while back – only this time it's much more prominent. The fact that my two previous bottles have shown no such characteristics once and for all confirms that this has nothing to do with excessive oak treatment. Two cases of mild to severe oxidation out of four bottles that are barely five years of age furthermore indicates that this producer may …

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Popped and poured. Light straw colour. Fortunately much easier on the oak than 07 Vaudésir I had a while back. No problem pinning this down as a Chablis; sea shore, white fruit and chalk. High acidity, but balanced nicely by the fruit. Good to go now, but will no doubt mellow out after a year or two in the cellar. Enjoyable!