WTNs: A couple of Chablis and a Cotes du Rhone

Jean-Marc Brocard Chablis 2006
A touch of smoke combined with citrus and oyster shells on the nose. Nice round mouthfeel without being too broad, the fruit richness carried along the length of the palate by a backing of minerally acid. Nice, easy drinking now and over the next 2 years. Not certain on price, but very likely under $30AUD.
87/100

Chateau Mont-Redon Cotes du Rhone 2004
A Grenache dominant blend with Mourvedre and Shiraz. An appealing spice, cherry, smoked meats and plummy nose. Palate is soft and has lots of sweet Grenache fruit. Some interest and acceptable value for around $25AUD a bottle.
87/100

Domaine Christian Moreau Chablis 1er Cru "Vaillons" 2005
Sea spray, peach, floral notes and some well woven oak in the background of the nose. The palate is long and the pure flavours build in the mouth toward the finish, giving an overall impression of vibrancy, purity and refined balance. Around the $50AUD mark and well worth a look.
90/100

[David M. Bueker]

Thanks for the notes. Both Brocard and Moreau are available in my market, so it's valuable information.

[Jenise]

Loved that Mont Redon. Funny, though I don't normally like sweetness, I really love it when it comes from Rhone grenaches--they get caramelly with time, and I love that too.