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This is a red wine that transports you to your favorite bistro in Dijon or Paris. One with paper on the tables, wooden chairs, and mirrors on the walls, sipping a glass while awaiting your steak au poivre and a tangle of frites. It's immediately charming and totally irresistible. If you've ever wondered where Burgundy keeps its secrets, drive fifteen minutes south of Chablis and you'll find Irancy, a south-facing amphitheater of Kimmeridgian limestone with fewer than 200 hectares of vines and fewer than fifty growers, every one of them making red wine on soils the rest of the world associates with oysters and Chablis. The climate has done Irancy a favor the Côte d'Or might envy: the amphitheater now ripens Pinot comfortably most years, slopes once written off as too cool are being planted, and the village sailed through the 2016 and 2021 frosts that gutted the rest of Burgundy, so the wines have gone from lean and angular to genuinely delicious without losing their chalky northern minerality. The Cantins have been farming here for generations, and Benoît, who bottled his first solo vintage in 1994 with his father Bernard still at his side, works 16 hectares spread across ten of the village's lieux-dits. "La Grande Côte" is sourced from a steep slope that tumbles toward the Yonne River and faces south-southwest so the Pinot soaks up every hour of northern sun, making this cuvée is the fullest and most structured Irancy in Benoit's range. In 2023, vibrant and pure-fruited aromatics leap out of the glass, immediately calling you for a second sniff. Wild fresh berries and fresh violets on the palate all coil around a chalky, beautifully fresh core. Who knew Red Burgundy under $30 could be this compelling?

Minerally on the nose, with good sharpness from acidity, showing crispness and linearity. Precise and lightly salty at the end, with an uncomplicated, pithy finish. Drink now.

We’re thrilled to introduce Agnes Gleizes, a new K&L Exclusive Chablis label and a seven-generation family domaine with enviable holdings across top Grand Cru and 1er Cru vineyard sites. Domaine Gautheron, a top Chablis producer and a K&L fan favorite, is behind the Agnes Gleizes label. In fact, you’ll find the exact same juice in the Agnes Gleizes wines as in Domaine Gautheron’s. Thanks to our great relationship with Domaine Gautheron, we’ve been able to secure our own exclusive label! Not only are these wines fantastic but they are easily the best value we currently have in Chablis.

We’re thrilled to introduce Agnes Gleizes, a new K&L Exclusive Chablis label and a seven-generation family domaine with enviable holdings across top Grand Cru and 1er Cru vineyard sites. Domaine Gautheron, a top Chablis producer and a K&L fan favorite, is behind the Agnes Gleizes label. In fact, you’ll find the exact same juice in the Agnes Gleizes wines as in Domaine Gautheron’s. Thanks to our great relationship with Domaine Gautheron, we’ve been able to secure our own exclusive label! Not only are these wines fantastic but they are easily the best value we currently have in Chablis.

Between Fleys and Vaucoupin. Pale lemon. A bundle of white stone energy, a fresh and dynamic approach, with salinity. I see Cyril’s point about the potential ageability of this vintage. Quite a distinguished nose, I was thinking 1er Cru. Remarkably long finish. Drink from 2028-2032. Tasted Jun 2025.

Aromas of dried lemons, grapefruit, beeswax, seaweed and pears. Excellent focus, with a compact, driven and mineral palate. Biscuity touches, evolving to hints of pie crust, too, on a long finish. Drink or hold.

A beautiful wine with pristine limey fruit, mineral notes, oysters and chalky fruit. Almost full-bodied on the palate, but the fullness is marked by tension and tautness. Really good density of flavors and acidity. A wine to contemplate, with severeness, density and purity. Three plots: one in the lower part (85 years old), one in the middle (35 years old) and one on the top (70 years old). 20% 500-liter barrels between 3-5 years old. Drink or hold.

Good minerality with saltiness, elegance and agility. Crushed seashells, white fruit and stones on the medium-bodied palate. Long and minerally finish. Drink or hold.

Bid on this 3-bottle tasting lot; including 1-bottle of 1996 Verget Chablis Grand Cru "Bougros" ((95-98RP), 96ST, 93WS) and 2-bottles of 1996 Verget Chablis Grand Cru "Valmur" ((93-96RP), 94WS, 92ST). Of the 1996 Verget Chablis Grand Cru "Bougros" , Wine Advocate writes: " Guffens' Chablis offerings continue to enthrall me. Guffens most stunning Chablis in 1996 is the Chablis Bougros, a testimony to the greatness of the vintage and to his brilliant winemaking. It exhibits sublime lemon, mineral, flower, and wet stone aromatics as well as a feminine, silky, refined, classy, and medium-to-full-bodied personality. Raspberries, currants, roses, flint, and flavors reminiscent of a massive bouquet of freshly cut spring flowers are found in this complex and detailed beauty. Guffens put it best, 'I decided to throw away the Chardonnay and keep the flowers.' I suggest cellaring this gem until 2003 at the earliest, and drinking it over the subsequent 12 years. (PR)" (02/1998)

Bid on this 2-bottle lot of 2017 Domaine Raveneau Chablis 1er Cru "Monts Mains" (95JS, 94VN, 93RP, 92BH, 92JG). James Suckling: "A single plot at the higher reaches of the slope. It has a strong core of white peaches and lemons with a very intense, long, fresh and assertive palate. Green mangoes, white peaches and lemon. Elegant, smooth and long. Super fresh. Drink or hold." (07/2018)

Bid on this 2-bottle lot of 2013 Domaine Raveneau Chablis 1er Cru "Monts Mains" (90BH). Burghound: "From relatively young vines based in Montmains proper. Here the expressive nose mixes primarily floral notes with hints of citrus, pear, sea breeze and quinine along with a nuance of exotic fruit. There is a relatively soft, indeed even tender mouth feel to the lightly mineral-inflected medium weight flavors that display a touch of salinity on the delicious if slightly warm finish. This too should be approachable young if desired."

Bid on this 3-bottle lot of 2017 Domaine François Raveneau Chablis 1er Cru "Forêt". Bill Nanson Burgundy Report: "A panoramic nose but at the same time quite subtle – the intensity is not so strong. Here the cool flavours are as wide as the Montmains but with a mm of extra cushion – so silky too. The finishing flavours can be compared too – but great as this wine is, I just prefer the extra strictness of the Montmains today."(01/2025)

Bid on this 3-bottle lot of 2008 Domaine Raveneau Chablis 1er Cru "Montée de Tonnerre" (96VN, 94BH, (93-94RP), 93JG). Vinous: "Bright yellow with a green tinge. Classic Montée de Tonnerre aromas of lemon ice, crushed rock, iodiney minerality and white flowers. floral, lemon ice, straight and classic. Tactile, juicy and utterly gripping--in fact still almost painful today. Powerful salty minerality and penetrating acidity currently dominate the wine's lemon oil, grapefruit and floral flavors, with the wine showing a weightless impression. The dusty mineral-driven finish stains the palate and builds inexorably... Drink the 2010 for lunch now but hold this magical wine for another couple years, as its spring is still tightly coiled. This was my favorite wine of the tasting. The 2014 and 2010 vintages may be richer and deeper, as Isabelle Raveneau suggested to me three years ago, but this '08 is utterly classic. (ST)" (08/2019)

Pure, precise and driven, with mineral and crystalline aromas. Very clean, transparent and modern, with medium body and a slightly mineral and peachy finish. Tank sample. Some CO2 at this stage trims it down. Quite acid-driven finish with salinity. Will be bottled in June. Drink from 2027.

Profound nose of minerals, eggshells and touches of seashells and white fruit. Broad, salty, minerally and long. From vines over 70 years old. Aged 25% in oak barrels. Drink or hold.

Very pure, precise and energetic, with aromas of salt and limes. Lots of limes, zestiness, salt and minerals on the palate, leading to a lasting finish. Medium- to full-bodied. Drink or hold.

A ripe, fresh and expressive nose offers good Chablis typicity and plenty of citrus character that can also be found on the vibrant, delicious and nicely textured middle weight flavors that terminate in a clean and appealing dry finale. This isn't especially complex at present so two to three years of keeping should help.

Côte de Léchet lies on the left bank of the Serein River, on the slopes above the village of Milly in Chablis. Domaine Daniel-Etienne Defaix’s 2014 bottling comes from this premier cru vineyard and is made from Chardonnay, the grape behind the white wines of this northern Burgundy appellation.

This is aromatically quite similar to the Petit Chablis save for perhaps just a bit more ripeness. On the palate though there is notably better volume with the same fine density to the middle weight flavors while delivering better overall depth and length on the unusually powerful finale for a villages-level Chablis. This is worth considering.*Burghound Outstanding Top Value!*

Domaine Séguinot-Bordet ranks among the oldest family estates in Chablis, with documented roots in Maligny dating to 1590. Today, Jean-François Bordet oversees a 16-hectare domaine on the right bank of the Serein, where many vineyard parcels enjoy prime south and southeast exposures on classic Kimmeridgian soils. The estate remains firmly focused on Chardonnay, producing a range from Petit Chablis through Premier Cru and Grand Cru bottlings. Vineyard work emphasizes careful stewardship of the land, including massal selections and environmentally conscious farming. In the cellar, Bordet favors stainless steel, employing distinctive horizontal tanks that increase lees contact while preserving the purity, energy, and mineral precision that define traditional Chablis. The resulting wines have earned a reputation for clarity, balance, and a transparent expression of site, making Séguinot-Bordet one of the region’s enduring benchmarks.

A profound nose with lovely minerality. Full-bodied on the palate. A combination of power and elegance. It keeps going, with tempting salinity in the mouthwatering finish. Aged 50% in oak barrels and 50% in concrete eggs. Drink from 2028.

Samuel Billaud’s style is focused on precision and cleanliness. No winemaking reduction and very pure, nicely austere and precise. Expect mineral, oyster shells, sliced green apples and lime juice. Austere and acid-driven but so precise and salty. Drink or hold.

Clean and pure, with concentrated minerality, oyster shells, green apples and stone fruit. Full-bodied, really tight-knit and taut, full of salivating salinity and minerality. A cerebral vintage for chablis lovers to buy. Drink or hold.

Very pure, precise and energetic with aromas of salt and limes. Lots of salty and minerally flavors leading to a limey finish. Medium- to full-bodied with a lasting aftertaste. Drink or hold.

Bid on this 3-bottle lot of 2017 Domaine François Raveneau Chablis 1er Cru "Butteaux" ((92-95JM), 95JS, 95VN, 94RP, 93JG, 92BH). Vinous: "The 2017 Chablis Butteaux 1er Cru is a deep, powerful wine with a prominent center of stony minerality that gives the wine its distinctive personality. Dried flowers, savory herbs, citrus peel, crushed rocks and white pepper all develop in the glass. The natural power of old vines and a cool micro-climate yield a Chablis of real distinction. The 2017 is a Chablis of extraordinary class and nuance. Inward and chiseled to the core, the Butteaux is a model of classicism. I loved it. (AG)" (01/2020)

Bid on this 6-bottle tasting lot; including 2 1996 Domaine Guy Robin Chablis Grand Cru "Blanchot" Reserve, 2 1996 Domaine Guy Robin Chablis Grand Cru Reserve "Les Clos", and 2 1996 Domaine Guy Robin Chablis Grand Cru Reserve "Valmur". Of the 1996 Domaine Guy Robin Chablis Grand Cru "Blanchot" Reserve, From importer North Berkeley Imports writes: "Domaine Guy Robin today is a winery reborn. Marie-Ange represents the fourth generation of vine growers in the family. It was her father Guy who slowly, parcel by parcel, purchased vineyards in the 1960s; yet it is Marie-Ange who has brought the winery to a level of greatness for which it was always destined. Simply put, there are few other Chablis estates with such a rich collection of original rootstock, and as a result, few other estates that deliver Chablis wines of such character and complexity..."

Bid on this 2-bottle lot of 2013 Domaine Raveneau Chablis Grand Cru "Valmur" (94RP, 94VN, 93BH, 93JG, 93ST). Vinous: "The 2013 Chablis Valmur Grand Cru from Domaine Raveneau sports lucid green tints in the glass. It has what you might describe as a “mean” nose, hints of fresh limes, gooseberry and petrichor. Plenty of mineralité here. Moderate intensity, tight at first, this Valmur requires a few minutes to find its groove, delivering stem ginger-tinged citric peel with a slightly oiliness towards the finish that is surprising given the growing season. Quite penetrating on the close. This is excellent, yet it deserves more bottle age. (NM)" (09/2022)

Bid on this 3-bottle lot of 2016 Domaine Raveneau Chablis 1er Cru "Vaillons" (93RP, 92BH, 92JG, 91VN, 90DC). Wine Advocate: "The 2016 Chablis 1er Cru Vaillons is showing particularly well from bottle, exhibiting aromas of lemon oil, white flowers, green apples and a light framing of reduction. On the palate, it's medium to full-bodied, glossy and textural, with excellent concentration, chewy structure and a long, intense finish. It's one 2016 that can go head to head with its 2017 counterpart. (WK)" (08/2018)

Bid on this 2-bottle lot of 2004 Domaine Raveneau Chablis Grand Cru "Valmur" (95JG, 95RP, 92BH, 92ST). Wine Advocate: "Cool and precise, the 2004 Chablis Grand Cru Valmur is a youthful classic, offering up pretty much everything one could want in a 13-year-old Valmur. Opening in the decanter with a nose of green apple, iodine, oyster shell and a touch of smoky reduction, on the palate the wine is full-bodied, three-dimensional and rock solid at the core, with excellent concentration and cut and a long, penetrating finish. (WK)" (01/2018)

Bid on this 2-bottle lot of 2018 Domaine Francois Raveneau Chablis 1er Cru "Chapelot" (93BH, 93JG). Burghound: " This is restrained to the point of being almost mute and it requires aggressive swirling to coax notes of airy mineral reduction, citrus rind and plenty of seashore nuances to reveal themselves. The slightly richer and rounder flavors possess somewhat finer texture though at the expense of less minerality and detail on the clean and bone-dry bitter lemon-infused finale that isn't quite as complex. Even so, this is still excellent. This is restrained to the point of being almost mute and it requires aggressive swirling to coax notes of airy mineral reduction, citrus rind and plenty of seashore nuances to reveal themselves. The slightly richer and rounder flavors possess somewhat finer texture though at the expense of less minerality and detail on the clean and bone-dry bitter lemon-infused finale that isn't quite as complex. Even so, this is still excellent." (11/2020)

Bid on this 4-bottle lot of 1996 Joseph Drouhin "Les Clos" Chablis Grand Cru. 98 points Wine Spectator: "Watch out Montrachets! This may burst with violet, spice and floral aromas from all that new oak, but the wood is balanced by the sweet core of ripe flavors (pineapple, pear, mango and mandarin). Opulent and lush, this full-bodied Chablis is at its best on the silky, mineral-laden midpalate, which is nearly flawless. Lovely, long finish. Tempting now, but should improve with cellaring. Drink now through 2010. 500 cases made.' (05/98)

Bid on this 4-bottle tasting lot; including 1-bottle of 1996 Domaine Moreau Chablis Grand Cru "Clos des Hospices - Les Clos", 1-bottle of 1996 Domaine Vocoret Chablis Grand Cru "Valmur", 1-bottle of 1996 Jean-Marc Brocard Chablis Grand Cru "Le Clos", and 1-bottle of 1996 Joseph Drouhin Chablis Grand Cru "Vaudésir.

Such a great Chablis Les Clos that shows very little with its huge depth of minerality. Shy, timid and discreet, with its lightly smoky minerality, seashells, lime and chopped herbs. Full-bodied but effortless and chalky with no heft to it. Long, taut and al dente. Drink from 2028.

Clean and round, with more width than verticality. Salt, limes and good fruit on the palate, with energy in the finish. Aged in 100% stainless steel tanks. Drink or hold.

What a steal, 5 dollars per year of age on Premier Cru Chablis! This wine is worth every penny, a crisp, complex expression of a prized appellation. On the palate, this wine is bursting with minerality, with notes of apple, pear, and lemon zest, complemented with salinity and a touch of honey. 2013 Chablis is drinking beautifully right now, and this is certainly among the best options on the market.

Saint Martin, the historic patron saint of Chablis, lends his name to this 2025 Chardonnay from Domaine Laroche. Founded in 1850, the domaine is deeply rooted in Chablis, northern Burgundy, where Chardonnay is the sole white grape authorized for the appellation.

Chablis isn't a wine people typically have much patience to let lie. We buy it young, we drink it cold, and we love every ounce of it! The Defaix family runs the counterargumen to thist: even their "entry" wine, spends thirty months resting before they'll release it, which is longer than most premier cru Chablis gets anywhere else. The vines are 45 to 70 years old, dug into the Kimmeridgian limestone that makes Chablis, well, Chablis. An ancient seabed of fossilized oyster shells that add exceptional concentration for a village wine, classic gunflint, and a long, mineral-soaked finish that keeps you reaching for another glass.

Chablis isn't a wine people typically have much patience to let lie. We buy it young, we drink it cold, and we love every ounce of it! The Defaix family runs the counterargumen to thist: even their "entry" wine, spends thirty months resting before they'll release it, which is longer than most premier cru Chablis gets anywhere else. The vines are 45 to 70 years old, dug into the Kimmeridgian limestone that makes Chablis, well, Chablis. An ancient seabed of fossilized oyster shells that add exceptional concentration for a village wine, classic gunflint, and a long, mineral-soaked finish that keeps you reaching for another glass.

The 2025 Vieilles Vignes Chablis from Savary is sourced from vines 45+ years in age. It's superbly bright and fresh, all lemon zest, white flowers, and wet chalky tension, then it flashes a little weight through the middle, teasing creamy breadth, before immediately snapping back to pure Chablis, with a remarkably lithe, mineral, and linear finish. I'd be delighted to drink this any day of the week!

A stunning example, with finesse allied to power. Real tension and energy here. Will be approachable quite young, but really should be aged for over five years for the best result. Fèvre has 2.24ha within Montée de Tonnerre. Plots are located in Pied d'Aloup (facing east) with profound Kimmeridgian soils bringing freshness, Chapelot facing south on deep soil adding richness, and Côte de Brechain facing west on top of the hill with the oldest plots dating back to 1936.(AH)

A classic Chablis nose of mineral reduction, iodine and Granny Smith apple leads to dense and gorgeously textured middle weight flavors that culminate in a detailed, even chiseled, long finish that is markedly dry finish but not especially austere. This is an excellent Petit Chablis.*Burghound Outstanding Top Value!*

Imagine your tongue licking wet stones with crushed seashells. Dense and chalky at the same time, with broad, medium- to full-bodied character and a long, salty finish. Elegant and pithy. Drink or hold.

TOP QUALITY PRODUCER As expected with Montée de Tonnerre, there are great reserves of power and energy here. Concentrated, fine and with great purity, oak adds subtle extra dimensions in the background. Lovely acidity and a touch of spice to finish. Great class. Raveneau's Montée de Tonnerre is over 3ha in area, accounting for around 1/3 of the estates holdings. Around 1.8ha are located on the mid-slopes of Chapelot. with 1.2ha at higher altitude in Pied d'Aloup which adds additional freshness and vivacity.k (AH)

Chablis isn't a wine people typically have much patience to let lie. We buy it young, we drink it cold, and we love every ounce of it! The Defaix family runs the counterargumen to thist: even their "entry" wine, spends thirty months resting before they'll release it, which is longer than most premier cru Chablis gets anywhere else. The vines are 45 to 70 years old, dug into the Kimmeridgian limestone that makes Chablis, well, Chablis. An ancient seabed of fossilized oyster shells that add exceptional concentration for a village wine, classic gunflint, and a long, mineral-soaked finish that keeps you reaching for another glass.

A stunning nose, a little wrapping of seaweed around the stones. Perfectly balanced, then just when you are enjoying the subtlety, you sense the huge block of central white fruit as well. Only a little bit spicy, in fact even quite juicy at the finish. A long-term keeper, potentially a magnificent Preuses. The texture of a silk cravat suggests Didier Seguier. Drink from 2030-2040. Tasted Jun 2024.

The Vaulorent from Fèvre is more mineral than its Montée de Tonnerre, if a bit less lush, with aromas of lime peel, mirabelle plum, and passion fruit. The texture is chiselled and concentrated, with layers of tightly wound extract and a dense, chalky finish. The grapes are from 3.6ha in Vaulorent, which is part of Fourchaume but located on the side of the grands crus. Winemaker Didier Séguier chooses his favourite blocks for this bottling and crafts a 'classic' Fourchaume from the rest. Fermentation is done in older casks for 40-50% of the grapes.(CC)

Bid on this bottle of 1996 Domaine Raveneau Chablis 1er Cru "Vaillons" ((90-93RP)). Wine Advocate: "The smoke and charred oak scented Chablis Vaillons possesses unreal definition of tangy, flinty, and minerally flavors in its medium-to-full-bodied, and crisp personality. Powerful, strident and superbly-balanced, it needs to be cellared until at least 2003, and will easily hold its peak through 2009. The rating, with the range of scores in parentheses, indicates the wine was tasted from cask, not bottle. (PR)" (02/1998)

Bid on this bottle of 2002 Domaine Raveneau Chablis 1er Cru "Montée de Tonnerre" (94BH, 94VN, 93ST, 92JM, (90-91RP)). Vinous: "Healthy bright yellow. Classic brothy, crushed-stone Chablis nose, with lively hints of ripe citrus fruits and flowers. Wonderfully dense and tactile yet weightless, showing a sexy creaminess in the mid-palate for such a mineral-driven wine. An element of candied yellow fruits emerged with air, with a repeating floral note providing lift. Beautifully balanced, vibrant and long, finishing tactile and classically dry but not at all austere. A bit like the 2010 in style. (ST)" (04/2019)