2023 Chablis, Cairn, Domaine 47°N 3°E, Guillaume Michaut, Burgundy

This is a special cuvée made from a 0.39-hectare plot of vines planted by Guillaume’s father in 2000 in a tiny valley in Beine. It is fermented in tank and then aged for 16 months, half in stainless steel and half in used 500-litre oak demi-muids. Guillaume has dialled back the oak this year, allowing the fruit to shine through more clearly. It’s really pure, with a gentle grilled reduction and more weight than his regular Chablis.

Adam Bruntlett, Senior Buyer, Berry Bros. & Rudd