2023 Domaine Besson Petit Chablis, Burgundy, France

Domaine Besson is the proud possessor of an exceptional wine-producing heritage in the heart of Chablis, seeking to express and transmit through its wines the purity and sensitivity of this unique terroir. Today, their 21ha comprises holdings in Petit Chablis, Chablis and selected Premiers/Grands Crus. Owner Alain Besson has recently handed more control to his daughter Camille, who looks after the winemaking and marketing, and son Adrien, who is responsible for the vineyard work. Practising lutte raisonnée in the vineyards and manual harvesting for the Grands Crus, the family’s thoughtful, sensitive winemaking gives rise to a range of wines that offer a pure expression of fruit combined with fine and elegant styling.

Tasting Note: A lively expression of classic Chablis character. The wine displays a pale straw-yellow colour with hints of green. Aromas feature crisp green apple, citrus zest, white flowers, and subtle flinty notes reminiscent of wet stone and chalk . On the palate, it is clean and vibrant with bright acidity, delicate fruit flavours, and a mineral-driven finish that delivers refreshing length and purity.

Food match: Seafood starters, fresh salads, sushi, and mild cheeses.