Domaine Alain Geoffroy has crafted letter-perfect white Burgundy since the mid-1800s. Five generations later, they’re farming 50 hectares of mature vines, the youngest of which average about 20 years and the oldest of which are just north of 60. Ultimately, it’s wines like Domaine Geoffroy’s Chablis that keep the region relevant and competitive in the world of fine wine—they’re so dependably alive they wake up the palate and spirit alike, reminding you why you fell in love with Chardonnay in the first place. 

This ’22 is a pale, luminous gold with greenish glints in the glass. The nose is rich and ripe: lemon curd, honeycomb, and struck flint, Granny-Smith apple on the palate. There’s a certain school of thought that believes Chablis should always be a tiny bit mean, a tiny bit...difficult. It’s amazing how perfectly this wine encapsulates that thought without sacrificing one ounce of pleasure. It’s the structure that really shines. Gorgeous, savory, firm, and spring-loaded with a sharp minerality, gently softened by the creaminess of lees contact. Acidity is perfectly balanced, your mouth waters and you’re already reaching for the next sip. Drink this with enormous farmers’ market tomatoes, thinly sliced over fresh ricotta spread on sea-salted bread. Enjoy!