Chablis 1er Cru Vau Ligneau 2023 Alain Geoffroy

Alain Geoffroy's estate produces this old vine premier cru from the Vau Ligneau vineyard in the cooler far west of Chablis, accepted as one of the region's best examples of this vineyard. The vines are on Kimmeridgian soils, rich in minerals and oyster fossils. Crunchy green apple on the palate. Plenty of acidity to keep the palate fresh with a stony character on the finish. Appealing and ready now, perhaps best to drink this over the next two to three years.

Geoffroy recommends pairing the wine with cooked oysters, fine poultry, veal escalope or cheese.