91 Points - Decanter. Domaine Charly Nicolle was created with less than one hectare in 1979 by Robert Nicolle and Josette Laroche, who can both trace their history from winemaking families in Fleys back to the late 19th century. The "Per Aspera" is a beautifully textured Chablis from a small independent producer making seriously good quality Fine Chablis. Typical premium Chablis aromas of white flowers and crushed oyster shells, couldnt be more authentic than this. 

About the Producer

Domaine Charly Nicolle was created with less than one hectare in 1979 by Robert Nicolle and Josette Laroche, who can both trace their history from winemaking families in Fleys back to the late 19th century. Since the creation of the domaine, they have increased the size of their vineyards bit by bit, and currently the domaine produces wine from 20 hectares of vines. In 1999, they were joined by their 20 year old son Charly, who had just graduated from the lycée viticole. Today, Charly is officially in charge of the domaine together with his wife Lucie, but Robert is still out in the vines nearly every day. The largest holdings of the domaine are in AOC Chablis, located for the most part around the village of Fleys. The vinification is on the lees in stainless steel tanks, which produces a house style that is both fresh and vibrant, but also rich on the mid-palate.

Taste

Winemakers tasting note: Hues of yellow and white gold with hints of pale green compose a brilliant, bright and clear robe. Intoxicating perfumes of summer flowers and fruit fill the nose. Its character has traits of oysters and shells. A Chablis aroma couldnt be more authentic than this. 

Awards / Wine Press

91 Points - Decanter (2020 Vintage)

"A very complete example of AOP Chablis with concentrated fruit, appealing ripeness of pear, allied with brisk acidity and a fine, lingering, mineral thread. Shines with a brightness and vitality which makes it highly enjoyable."

90 Points - Wine Enthusiast. (2019 Vintage) "This plump, richly concentrated Chardonnay balances ripe, honeyed yellow-pear and plum flavors against sunny tangerine acidity. Full bodied and creamy in mouthfeel, it's a ripe expression of Chablis that's best now to 2027."

92 Points - Wine Enthusiast. (2018 Vintage) "Corn husk, slight creaminess and ripe lemon are the chief aromas on this wine's nose. The palate has bright and cooling freshness, with an elegant midpalate texture that conveys yeast and stone. An elegant iteration of a challenging vintage, the wine has a fresh and lasting finish."

92 Points - International Wine Report. "The 2018 Per Aspera Chablis begins with aromas of sliced apples, tangerine blossoms and lemon, which are laced with white flowers and hints of crushed stones. The palate is beautifully textured with a soft mouthfeel that is underlined by a lovey combination of minerality and bright acidity which provides wonderful freshness through the finish. This is drinking beautifully today and should also offer a drinking window that span nearly a decade."