Domaine Louis Michel, Chablis Butteaux, Vieilles Vignes 2021 Southern Rhone Beautiful currants

Beautiful currants

It's medium-bodied with superfine tannins

But the unmistakable brine and pepper notes were welcome reminders that this is old world Syrah at its best

just barely there

chalky soil tones and a nice topnote of beeswax

Domaine Louis Michel, Chablis Butteaux, Vieilles Vignes 2021 Southern Rhone Beautiful currants94 Decanter Louis Michel's old vine Butteaux comes from vines with an average age of 65 years (45 years in the 'standard' bottling). The soil here is white clay very dense in texture and poorly drained. An excellent balance of power and richness here with lemon lime notes on the palate, all kept taut and in line by the vibrant hit of acidity. This could compare favorably with many a grand cru. (CC) 10 2022 93 CellarTracker Im not sure how this ended