2023 Domaine Lavantureux Chablis Vaux Carres, Burgundy, France

The 2023 Domaine Lavantureux Chablis Vaux Carrés from Burgundy’s classic Chablis region is a crisp, mineral-driven Chardonnay made by the family-run Domaine Roland Lavantureux, now led by brothers Arnaud and David who continue their father’s legacy of expressive, terroir-focused wines. Sourced from the Vaux Carrés parcel on Kimmeridgian limestone and clay soils, it shows bright aromas of green apple, lemon zest and white flowers with a distinctive saline, oyster-shell character that speaks to its coastal-influenced terroir. On the palate it is refreshing and focused with lively acidity, layered fruit and a long, chalky finish that captures the purity and precision typical of good Chablis. It pairs beautifully with oysters or other shellfish, sushi, grilled white fish or goat cheese, and offers excellent value as a quintessentially dry Burgundian white that can be enjoyed now for its vibrant freshness.