2022 Domaine Alain Geoffroy Chablis 750 ml

Domaine Alain Geoffroy is one of the great purveyors of traditional, linear, unoaked Chardonnay, and their gorgeous 2022 is a classic cuvée that will remind you exactly why Chablis is so popular. A 100% estate-grown gem from the hallowed terroir of Geoffroy’s acclaimed 300-year-old estate, it hails from a vintage that shone, so we were thrilled to nab a tiny allocation. 

Our first encounter with this gorgeous Chardonnay came only after Europe’s MICHELIN-starred sommeliers had already claimed their shares of the previous vintage, leaving precious little behind. With that in mind—and knowing Alain Geoffroy’s brilliance—we wasted ZERO time putting in a request for an allocation for this one.

The 2022 vintage was marked by a warm, dry summer—and it produced absolutely stellar wines that were vibrant and crisp on the palate. It was a throwback to when producers in the region had to labor intensively to achieve ripeness in the fruit—conditions that perfectly suited the old-school winemaking style of Alain Geoffroy and his daughters Cathy and Nathalie.

Since this estate-grown wine sees only the inside of stainless-steel tanks, nothing detracts from the sleek texture and tautness of the palate. Drawn off a south-facing vineyard of prized Kimmeridgian soils, the bracing verve and mineral purity of this classic cuvée will remind you just why Chablis is so popular.

All the usual pairings will shine with this Chablis, but we have a surprising favorite: Chinese takeout. Blessed with the perfect acidity to play off the fat of pork fried rice or the sweet, umami notes of ingredients like sesame and peanuts, this wine is a gourmand’s secret weapon.