Domaine Garnier & Fils
Domaine Garnier & Fils, Chablis Grains Dorés
2018
$44.75
About this winery
It is a land of French bell towers planted in the charming folds of the hillsides of rural Burgundy that run along the Serin, the clear river of the Chablis miracle. The Garnier brothers are settled in Ligny-le-Châtel. With their desire and passion for wine, they cross the terroirs of Petit-Chablis, Chablis on 25 hectares and then the creative geologies of the crus, the first and the great ones from which they select the best of the fruits and juices from their winegrower partners. Their...
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Product notes
Widely considered a standout from Garnier & Fils, this cuvée consistently earns around 92–94 points, is frequently tagged “employee’s top pick” at the SAQ, and praised for its powerful yet elegant terroir expression
Production notes
This 100% Chardonnay is sourced from the Côte de Charmoy and vinified unconventionally: pneumatic pressing with 24 h settling, native yeast fermentation in both stainless steel and oak, followed by an extensive 30‑month aging alternating barrels and tanks with light bâtonnage to build richness and depth
Tasting notes
Golden in colour, it offers a complex nose of linden, white flowers, honeyed nuances, stone fruit, and wet stone—reflecting impeccable ripeness.On the palate it’s velvety and rich, revealing apricot, peach, candied citrus and a vivid saline streak, leading to a long mineral-laced finish full of oyster shell and flint whispers