Romain Collet Chablis Forets Premier Cru 2017

$35 for Premier Cru, single vineyard Chablis is a blow-the-roof off deal anytime, but made by one of our favorite Chablisienne producers, Romain Collet… that takes this to a whole ‘nother level! Not much to be had, so do what you must to lock this down. The price drops even further to $30 when you get 6 or more, ground shipping included. And for a wine of this pedigree…having 6 is never a bad idea!

The Collet family has been making wine in Chablis since 1792, and their consistently superb chardonnays perfectly showcase the region, and arguably the best place on Earth to grow the grape! Beautiful, zesty, crisp citrus fruits, crunchy pears, bitter almond and crushed oyster shells, just as Chablis should be (although for a lot less than normal if you’re an Invino client!). A little creamy complexity here, too!

The Collets broke free of the negociant model in 1979 and have spent the last five decades building a reputation for consistent excellence across their portfolio. After his father suffered a stroke in 2008, Romain Collet took over winemaking at Domaine Collet, adding on his own eponymous domaine the following year (he was 23 years old). Today, the family controls an impressive suite of parcels in Chablis’ best sites: Les Clos, Valmur, Mont de Milieu, Montée de Tonnerre, Vaillons, Montmains, Butteaux, Les Pargues, Séchet, and of course, Les Forêts.

So much to love from one of the greatest vintages of the decade! While it lasts...!