($24, Dreyfus, Ashby & Company): In addition to Drouhin’s extensive holdings in Chablis, it buys grapes and must (newly fermenting juice) from growers with whom it has long-standing relationships.  This village Chablis is a blend of Drouhin’s grapes with those of other growers.  Fruitier than its flinty “Réserve de Vaudon” Chablis, it is a good introduction to real Chablis and stands as the original “un-wooded Chardonnay” that has become so popular.  It is an ideal choice as a stand-alone aperitif, which can then be brought to the table to complement light first courses or simply grilled fish.
88 Michael Apstein Sep 29, 2015