Testut Chablis
Testut Chablis
I feel lucky to have been introduced to Cyril Testut’s wines many years ago and have been enjoying them from Chablis to Grand Cru ever since (all of which we have on offer today).
Cyril Testut arrived in Chablis in 1990 and didn’t initially plan a career in winemaking. However, he ended up taking over the family estate in 1998 and at first was selling grapes and just making a small amount of wine for his family. Over time he slowly stopped selling off grapes and making more and more wines. Part of the key to the success of Testut are their old vines from Village Chablis through his Grand Cru. The Domaine has an average of 40 year old vines with that number going up to 50 years old on average for just the Premier and Grand Crus. These deep root systems draw incredibly rich minerality that translates directly to the wines. Across the board these wines have intense energy, and verve with a constant underlying minerality. And on top of that they are at a much more approachable price than many comparable Chablis.
Just this past weekend I opened a bottle of 2023 Testut Chablis Cote de Brechain alongside dinner and the intensity and depth of flavor was just stunning, and from an entry level wine none the less! This intensity just increases as you move through the higher end wines.
Over the years as the “secret” of these stunning wines has spread and it has become a little bit more challenging to find them on the shelves, but today I am thrilled to offer their Cote de Brechain, Vaillons, Montee de Tonnerre, Forets, and Grand Cru Grenouille. If this isn’t already, it is about to become a staple in your Chablis rotation.
-Hanna Krilov
Wines will be arriving later this week and will be available for pick-up beginning Friday, 1/31
All wines discount 10% on a case or mixed case purchase.
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Testut 2023 Chablis Cote de Brechain
From the right bank of the Serein river between Premier Cru Montée de Tonnerre and the Grand Cru Blanchots with a highly developed root system. Côte de Bréchain is an 8-hectare parcel; it is vinified and aged in tank.
$33.99
Testut 2023 Chablis 1er Cru Vaillons
Vines average 60 years old on clay-limestone soils. Wildly fresh aromas with volume and richness on the palette with a saline finish. This is clean and focused Chablis.
$53.99
Testut 2022 Chablis 1er Cru Montee de Tonnerre
From 60-year-old vines from clay-limestone soils. Fermented and aged 12-18 months in stainless steel. The wine screams minerality, and stone with bright citrus fruits. It is full of flavor with a medium body. The long finish and freshness will keep...
$56.99
Testut 2022 Chablis 1er Cru Forets
The oldest vines of the Domaine and smallest production. On a good year they can make only 1,000 bottles. This wine is special amongst the lineup, I’ve been lucky enough to have bottles with some age and the wine just...
$63.99
Testut 2022 Chablis Grenouille Grand Cru
From 50-year-old vines this plot is at the top portion of the Grand Cru. Grenouille is the richest of the lineup with incredible concentration. With that, it is still perfectly balanced. There is power here but with great mineral purity....
$114.99
