Chablis occupies a curious position within Burgundy. Much closer geographically to Champagne than the Côte de Beaune, its combination of cool-climate sites and Kimmeridgian soil produces a bright, racy quality of Chardonnay that is quite distinct from the more full-bodied- and expensive- versions produced in villages like Meursault, Puligny-Montrachet, and Chassagne-Montrachet.

The wines of Chablis have long been loved for their almost bracing mixture of steely minerality, bright acid, and taut citric and orchard fruits, which makes them especially wonderful to pair with summer fare and seafood. Not the least of its virtues is the fact that Chablis remains the best source for value in white Burgundy, where Grand Cru bottlings can still be had for half the price the Grand Cru wines of the Côte de Beaune trade for these days.

The wines will be served alongside a spread of seasonal bites.

Wines being featured include:

Château de Béru Chablis Terroirs de Béru 2019

Château de Béru Chablis Montserre 2022

Christian Moreau Père & Fils Chablis 1er Cru Vaillons 2022

Eleni & Edouard Vocoret Chablis 1er Cru Châtains 2023

Eleni & Edouard Vocoret Chablis 1er Cru Séchet 2023

Domaine Pinson Frères Chablis 1er Cru La Forêt 2023

Domaine Pinson Frères Chablis Grand Cru Les Clos 2023

Domaine Laroche Chablis Grand Cru Blanchots 2022

Domaine Lavantureux Chablis Grand Cru Bougros 2023

More information about each of these wines can be found at www.grippytannins.com.