2021 Chablis, Mont-de-Milieu, 1er Cru, Domaine Pinson Frères, Burgundy

Chardonnay is often seen as the king of white wine grapes and one of the most widely planted in the world It is suited to a wide variety of soils, though it excels in soils with a high limestone content as found in Champagne, Chablis, and the Côte D`Or. Burgundy is Chardonnay's spiritual home and the best White Burgundies are dry, rich, honeyed wines with marvellous poise, elegance and balance. They are unquestionably the finest dry white wines in the world. Chardonnay plays a crucial role in the Champagne blend, providing structure and finesse, and is the sole grape in Blanc de Blancs.

Mont de Milieu is a prestigious wine region in Burgundy, France, known for producing elegant and complex wines that reflect the Chablis terroir. The wines showcase distinctive mineral flavours as a Premier Cru vineyard with a steep slope and limestone-rich soil. They offer a refreshing palate with aromas of green apple, citrus, and white flowers, while their versatility makes them an excellent match for seafood, poultry, and more.

The Pinson family have been growing grapes and making wine since 1640. They were among the first in Chablis to bottle their wines for public sale, in the 1880s. By 2009, the area under vine had grown to about 14 hectares, with holdings in Grand Cru, Premier Cru and village-level Chablis vineyards. The wines are made in the classic Chablis style while expressing the distinctive character of each terroir.