Chablis, France
crisp, unoaked, tropical fruit
This is part of Brocard's "Géologiques" series - there's also a "Jurassique" and a "Portlandien" - which highlights the soil of a particular area in Chablis. "Kimmeridgien," a soil of clay and limestone, is reflected in the minerality (a "flinty" or "steely" quality) of this wine. It also shows nice lemon and tropical fruit aromas and flavors, and has a crisp, palate-cleansing finish.
Wines from Chablis are usually 100% Chardonnay, like this one. However, this isn't everyone's idea of Chardonnay. There's no oak, no creaminess, as much minerality as fruit, and it's acidic (mouthwatering) enough that it doesn't feel that heavy on the palate. Someone asking for Chardonnay and expecting a New World style (more richness and fruit, and maybe some oak or malo) may actually prefer the Monte Velho.
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