Coulaudin-Bussy Chablis Villages ‘23

From the Kimmeridgian limestone slopes of northern Chablis, this quintessential expression of Chardonnay shimmers with a pale green-gold hue. The nose erupts with crushed oyster shell, green apple, and a distinct iodine minerality that speaks to its marine fossil terroir. The palate delivers laser-like precision—flavors of lemon pith, wet flint, and a touch of sea spray unfold with electrifying acidity that earned consistent 92-point scores. Fermented in stainless steel with native yeasts and aged on fine lees for 10 months, this 12.5% alcohol Chablis finishes with a mouthwatering salinity. A perfect match for raw oysters or poached sole, its crystalline purity showcases why Chablis remains the global benchmark for mineral-driven whites. The cool 2022 vintage lent exceptional focus and tension to this already razor-sharp wine.