The 2024 Pascal Bouchard Chablis “Le Classique” is a beautifully crisp and mineral-driven Chablis that captures the purity and elegance of northern Burgundy Chardonnay. Produced from vineyards planted on classic Kimmeridgian limestone soils throughout the Chablis appellation, the wine is fermented and aged in stainless steel with extended lees contact to preserve freshness while adding subtle texture and complexity. Pascal Bouchard is one of Chablis’ historic specialist producers, known for crafting wines that highlight the region’s hallmark tension, salinity and precision.
The nose reveals lemon zest, green apple and white peach layered with oyster shell, wet stone and saline sea-breeze notes. On the palate, it is crisp, vibrant and beautifully focused with lively citrus acidity and a chalky mineral backbone that drives the wine through a long, dry finish. Layers of grapefruit, pear and flinty minerality unfold with freshness and finesse, finishing clean, steely and wonderfully refreshing with classic Chablis character. Critics praised the wine’s precision and minerality, with Wine Stars awarding 91 points for its “lean, vibrant and mineral driven” finish.
Ben’s Recommendation:
The 2024 Pascal Bouchard Chablis “Le Classique” is a classic modern Chablis — fresh, mineral and beautifully elegant with outstanding seafood-friendly freshness. Perfect with oysters, sashimi, grilled white fish, scallops or goat’s cheese. Serve lightly chilled and enjoy now or over the next 5–7 years.
