I don't often do a simple wine tasting post. But here is one!2005 Jean-Claude Bessin Chablis Vielles Vignes £8.00 to £13.00
Nice, clean, lime aromas. A lot of wet rocks and a bit of grape juice. Clean, minerally with a little heat. The palate is all lemon juice, lime and lemon pith and a some sharp, green apples. 8/10
2005 Jean-Claude Bessin Chablis 1er Cru Montmains £13.00 to £18.00
Rich honeysuckle and lemon, a little bit of melon sweetness too. The palate is quite full, a mineral element comes through with some light herbs and a lot of alcohol. It is quite spicy too with long lingering melon pith and dried apples mixed with Granny Smiths on the finish. 8.5/10
2005 Jean-Claude Bessin Chablis Grand Cru Valmur £25.00 to £30.00
Rich, stewed apples with a little sharpness coming though. Then you get thyme and Galia melon aromas. A little ginger starts off the palate, with cedar box and green apple. There is some watermelon skin coming through on the long finish. 8.5/10
Jean-Claude Bessin wines are available from independent wine merchants
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