Domaine Oudin

Chablis

2007

$18.99

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The Wine... Oudin's current relaese shows a light, clean, more delicate side of Chablis; a promising start for Nathalie, who recently returned from school in Australia. It's nice to notice the mark of a confident winemaking hand, so clearly in command in her inaugural vintage. Surprisingly, no oak is used in the vinification of this wine. It's not nearly as nervy as most stainless fermented and aged Chablis. Both Oudins believe in using as little sulfur as possible in their winemaking. They also stick to natural yeasts for fermentation, and are organic in the vineyard and the cellar. Domaine Oudin is an estate that shows the best of Chablis, reaching this standard through careful, natural farming and attention to regional winemaking tradition. They manage to be a top estate without a single Grand Cru vine, and with limited human and financial resources. I am happy to see a family winery succeed in this way.