Duplessis, Chablis 1er Cru Montmains, 2018
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This is Chablis without gloss—organic farming, native ferments, and aging in a mix of stainless steel and old oak, all handled with a light, traditional touch. Montmains sits on the left bank of the Serein, where heavier clay and deeper soils give a bit more texture and roundness, and in the warmer 2018 vintage, that extra weight is perfectly balanced by Duplessis’s restrained style.
There’s a calm, slow-building energy to this wine—lemon oil, chalk dust, and a touch of hazelnut from time in bottle. No oak influence on the palate, just quiet depth and a saline, stony finish that lingers. It doesn’t shout, but it stays with you.
For drinkers who love Chablis with more shape than flash, and for Burgundy fans who appreciate wines that don’t need to prove anything. Pair it with oysters, roast chicken, or rich seafood dishes—the kind of white that gets better across a long dinner (and likely even better in five years).