Domaine Oudin, Chablis, 2023

This is Chablis the way it's supposed to taste, made by a family that has never taken shortcuts. The Oudin sisters farm south-facing parcels in the village of Chichee on classic Kimmeridgian marl, working low yields and skipping chemicals entirely. There's no oak here, just native-yeast fermentation and a light touch, but nothing funky either, only clean, classic Chardonnay. The 2023 vintage was generous and giving, so this drinks beautifully young while keeping the salty, savory cut that makes real Chablis worth chasing. An honest, terroir-driven white at a level most producers reserve for their fancier bottles.