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I opened this for a weeknight dinner and was shocked by how much minerality it had for the price. The crisp apple and lemon notes made it a perfect match for my grilled shrimp, and it genuinely drank like a much more expensive Chablis.

The 40-year-old vineyard really comes through with a focused mineral finish that outshines many pricier Chablis I've tried. Perfect for a weekday night when you want something classy without the sticker shock.

Crisp and refreshing, this unoaked Chardonnay delivers exactly the bright apple and lemon notes I was hoping for, with that distinctive mineral finish that makes it feel like a real Chablis. The fact that the grapes come from 40-year-old vines really shows in the depth of flavor.