Awards, Ratings & Reviews
93–95/100 — Neal Martin, Vinous · 2022 Vintage
“The 2022 Chablis Montmains 1er Cru comes from 3 hectares of vine, the largest holding in the climat. This sample was also taken from tanks after six months in used barrel. It has an open bouquet with touches of mirabelle, crushed chalk and light sea spray influence. The palate is well balanced with a slightly honeyed entry and yet this is effortlessly countered by the vein of acidity. Lovely ‘bite’ on the finish, there is a sense of completeness that makes this the pick of the Domaine’s cuvées in 2022.”
91–93/100 — Jasper Morris, Inside Burgundy · 2022 Vintage · Tasted Jul 2023
“Pale colour. There is something a little vegetal on the nose, which could come from the barrels. Excellent intensity here, a strong white fruit backbone with a touch of reduction, a faint lime juice. Plenty going on, a wine still in its infancy. Drink from 2027-2034.”
About This Wine
Premier Cru Montmains.
Sourced from two one-hectare plots planted on clay-limestone soils.
This is a rich, powerful and structured wine, built for time in bottle.
About the Winery
Founded in 1895, Domaine Gérard Duplessis is a family-run estate located in the heart of Chablis. Today, the domaine is managed by Lilian Duplessis and farms 9 hectares across Petit Chablis, Chablis, Premier Cru, and Grand Cru sites.
The vineyards have been cultivated organically since 2007, achieving certification in 2013, and now incorporate biodynamic practices.
Village, Premier Cru, and Grand Cru vineyards are planted on Kimmeridgian limestone soils, while Petit Chablis parcels sit on Portlandian limestone.
Specifications
- Vintage: 2022
- Grape Variety: Chardonnay
- Region: Chablis Premier Cru / Chablis / Burgundy / France
- Classification: Chablis Premier Cru (Montmains)
- Production Attributes: Organic; Biodynamic
- Vineyard / Geo info: Two one-hectare plots; clay-limestone soils
- Alcohol: 13%
- Drinking Window: 2025–2035
