We check out the new vintage of this big time Burgundy at a bargain price, the Kirkland Signature Premier Cru Chablis.
100% Chardonnay from Burgundy, France. The wine sees no oak and is aged in stainless steel for 12 months.
The Kirkland Signature Chablis Premier Cru is available for $18.99 at Costco. Very few Premier Cru wines are available under $20, with most costing $30+. It is imported by Misa Imports.
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From the bottle:
Kirkland Signature Premier Cru Chablis is made with Chardonnay grapes sourced from the finest Premier Cru vineyard sites. The Kimmeridgian soil, a blend of limestone and clay, gives the wine a distinct minerality. The wine is aged 12 months in stainless steel tanks and has flavors of lemon citrus and white floral notes with a refreshing lifting acidity.
Pierre Brissy, Winemaker
12.5% Alcohol
Today we are revisiting this Chablis Premier Cru wine, a designation in the Burgundy region that normally carries a much higher price. Not to the level of the Grand Cru wines, these wines are nevertheless very high quality with strict controls on vineyard sites and maximum yields. A relatively cool climate, south facing slopes that get lots of sun, and the unique limestone and clay soils dotted with seashells all create a fabulous recipe for growing high-quality Chardonnay grapes.
The price on this particular Kirkland Signature bottling has bounced
This Article was originally published on The Reverse Wine Snob
