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The grapes are from the Pargues vineyard, formerly classified Premier Cru, but not being worked when reclassification was done following WWII. Stainless steel fermented, with 100% malolactic completed. Its basically Premier Cru quality at a village-level price. Since this is Francois personal, entry-level wine, we nickname it Special Reserve.

Tasting Note: Sleek, wonderful balance, with green apple and fuji apple, juicy pear, bright floral, chipped chalky stones, backed up with crisp acidity and a nice streak of minerality. Med/med+ body, med+ palate intensity and finish. A notch above textbook AOC Chablis.

Vineyard – Pargues
Classification – Village
Age of Vines – 45
Case Made – 500
Cellar Potential – 3 – 5 years
% of New Oak Barrels – none, raised entirely in stainless