“All is well with Chablis [in 2005], with favorable weather and a balance that can be attributed to the finest of years, without the excess heat of 2003 and the high yields of 2004.”—La Revue du Vin de France

Here's a no-brainer: 100% tank-raised Chablis from the outstanding 2005 vintage. Need we say more?

Winemaker Francis Boudin has already done the talking for us, with his dynamite collection of terroir-driven Chablis from this remarkable vintage. All of Boudin's wines are 100% natural, harvested by hand (rare for Chablis), raised completely in tank and coaxed gently into bottle. Each vine (most 25- to 30-years old) pulls its energetic spark straight from the “mother rock”—the chalky, fossil-rich Kimmeridgian soils of Chablis.

Boudin Chablis in 2005 is both supple and steely, showing all the characteristics of classic, vibrant Chardonnay with an added layer of juicy, silky fruit. Whether you're seeking the flinty pleasures of wet stones or appreciate a little butter on the side, you'll find it all here in 2005.