The “mac-daddy” of all Chablis wines. Francois’ personal parcel is located in the heart of this famous vineyard, just above the prominent nut tree. This great location helps Francois make one of the very best Les Clos wines.
This is the most southeastern of the Grand Crus. Francois does this Grand Cru entirely in stainless steel. During one Gourmet Tour in 2005, Francois opened a 1975 Blanchot. It was spectacular. I still have that empty bottle. On a Gourmet Tour in 2006, he opened at 1976 Blanchot. Plenty of “staying power”. One of my favorite white wines.
Probably the most “classic” of all the Grand Cru Chablis wines. For those who like a prototypical Chablis, the Preuses is perfect.
The personal favorite of Francois. The Bougros is made in the style that Francois’ grandfather used to make wine. Much bigger, fuller, and richer than today’s style of mass-marketed Chablis wines. Incredibly good.
The Montee de Tonnerre vineyard is right next to the Grand Cru Blanchot vineyard, and is generally considered the best of the Premier Crus. Francois’ personal vines are located in the heart of the oldest section of this vineyard. Always one of the first wines to sell out. Stunning!
Characterized by a bit more minerality and natural acidity, making it a good candidate for aging, and a wonderful wine for the dinner table.
The grapes are from the Pargues vineyard, formerly classified Premier Cru, but not being worked when reclassification was done following WWII. Stainless steel fermented, with 100% malolactic completed. It’s basically Premier Cru quality at a village-level price. Since this is Francois’ personal, entry-level wine, we nickname it “Special Reserve”.