2018 Domaine Louis Michel & Fils Chablis Premier Cru 'Butteaux' Vieilles Vignes

The 2018 Chablis Butteaux Vieilles Vignes 1er Cru emerges from a parcel of 65-year-old vines on compact white clay. A wine of power and gravitas, the Vieilles Vignes possesses off-the-charts textural intensity and pure power. Apricot, candied orange peel, spice and honey add to the wine's decidedly exotic feel. I wouldn't dream of touching a bottle any time soon. The 2018 is a special wine in the making.