By Regnard
Regnard Chablis Montmains Premier Cru Chardonnay 2022 Rated 94SJ
Description
The Somm Journal Review
Rated 94
Fresh and crisp to the point of being exacting, with echoes of sage surrounding a youthful, flinty frame. Tart lime coats the tongue, adding a dusty shiver of chalky oyster shell. Notes of dill with a twist of pure lemon blossom cleanse on the finish.
Regnard Chablis Montmains Premier Cru Chardonnay 2022
Regnard Chablis Montmains Premier Cru 2022 is a refined and mineral-driven Chardonnay from one of Chablis' most prestigious Premier Cru vineyards. Produced by the historic Maison Regnard - founded in 1860 - this wine captures the purity, tension, and elegance that define world-class Chablis, showcasing exceptional terroir expression from the limestone-rich slopes of Montmains.
Key Features
- Region: Chablis Premier Cru, Burgundy, France
- Vineyard: Montmains Premier Cru
- Grape Variety: 100% Chardonnay
- Winery: Maison Regnard
- Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 13%
- Farming: Sustainable viticulture
Tasting Notes
- Aroma: Green apple, lemon zest, white flowers, and flinty minerality.
- Palate: Crisp and vibrant with notes of citrus, pear, chalky earth, and saline lift.
- Finish: Long, precise, and mineral-driven with refreshing acidity.
Serving Suggestions
- Serve chilled at 48-52°F in a Burgundy or Chardonnay glass.
- Pairs beautifully with oysters, seafood, goat cheese, and chicken in cream sauce.
- Cellar-worthy for 5-8 years to develop added depth and complexity.
Regnard Montmains Premier Cru 2022 is a benchmark Chablis - pure, elegant, and expressive of its iconic terroir, perfect for lovers of structured and mineral white Burgundy.
PAIR IT WITH
How To Serve
- Neat or over a single large ice cube to preserve smoothness.
- Garnish with a dried orange slice or cinnamon stick.
- Try it in a Reposado Paloma: grapefruit soda, lime, pinch of salt.
- Or in a Vanilla Old Fashioned: tequila, agave, bitters, orange peel.