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Wines of the Week:
Springtime Sips from Chablis for $25 or Less

Given their signature refreshing acidity, the wines of Chablis go ever so nicely with warm afternoon and evenings, especially when one is enjoying a delectable spread of seafood. So here are four palate pleasers available for $25 or less. Cheers!

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Domaine Du Colombier 2014 Petit Chablis
Winery: Domaine Du Colombier
Grape(s):
100% Chardonnay
Region: Burgundy, France
Year: 2014

Special Designation: n/a
Farming Certification: n/a
Price:
15-20

Review:
A bouquet of peaches, citrus fruits, and limestone greets the senses. Flavors of pear, peach, and citrus fruits mingle with traces of minerals on the palate. A crisp, clean wine with a mouth-watering acidity, match it up with grilled halibut.
Rating: 89

Gilbert Picq 2014 Chablis
Winery: Gilbert Picq
Grape(s):
100% Chardannay
Region: Burgundy, France

Year: 2014

Special Designation: n/a
Farming Certification: n/a
Price:
15-20

Review:
Aromas of green apples and limes come together with notes of wet stone and citrus peal on the nose. With a sip, flavors of apples and citrus fruits interweave with chalky mineral highlights and orange zest. A fresh acidity and lively flavors make this wine a good match for your favorite shell fish.
Rating: 89

William Fevre 2014 "Champs Royaux" Chablis
Winery: William Fevre
Grape(s):
100% Chardannay
Region: Burgundy, France

Year: 2014

Special Designation: n/a
Farming Certification: n/a
Price:
20-25

Review:
Bright citrus fruits and tart apples mingle with lively minerals on the nose. A sip delivers flavors of granny smith apple, lemon, and lime that are framed by a robust mineral backbone. A bright wine with a zesty acidity, match it up with sole baked in a brown butter sauce.
Rating: 90

Jean-Marc Brodcard 2014 Petit Chablis
Winery:
Jean-Marc Brodcard
Grape
(s):
100% Chardannay
Region:
Burgundy, France

Year: 2014

Special Designation: n/a
Farming Certification: n/a
Price:
15-20

Review:
Aromatics of lemons, grapefruits, and limes are accented by whispers of minerals on the nose. The palate reveals flavors of vivid citrus fruits along with notes of minerals. A wine with plenty of zip, open a bottle next time you have an Asian-style Shrimp stir-fry.
Rating: 89

Photo Credit: quivis* via Foter.com / CC BY-NC-ND

By Jason Barlow

Ratings Key:
96 — 100
Spectacular
92 — 95
Outstanding
89 — 91
Great
85 — 88
Good
81 — 84
Solid

*Wines rated with a "+" need a bit more time to reach peak quality
but will do so over the coming years

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