Producer: Albert Bichot Domaine Long-Depaquit  this is one of several Chateau and Domaines owned by Albert Bichot,
Notes from Bermans: Good Chablis from a top Domaine can be one of the most exquisite Chardonnay/white Burgundy experiences that one can have. The crisp minerality, subtle complexity pure, bracing flavors, that are distinct from each vineyard site, places Chablis' near the top of my white wine preferences. And compared with white Burgundies from further south they are down right bargains. And that's not to mention new world wine chardonnays. Domaine Long- Depaquit is renowned for their vineyard sites and the quality of the Chablis' they produce.

This wine, from the great 2005 vintage, was described by Allen Meadows, "the Burghound" as having, "A classic green fruit and oyster shell nose (which) leads to admirably rich and rather fruity flavors that are naturally sweet and impressively concentrated. This is a big Villages (wine) with solid minerality and plenty of personality."

Grape/Varietal composition: 100% Chardonnay.

My notes: I had tasted this wine before and my notes stay as: Rich dry wines, citrus and mineral fruits along with lime and white blossoms (flowers). Good body, quite lively and fresh. However, showing this wine second over the Gewurtztraminer, did not fair well.  

Buy Factor: Might consider this one as a good dry white with seafood.

Cost: $19.99 a bottle.