How old should chablis be before drinking?!
How old should chablis be before drinking?
bought a bottle of chablis in paris in 2006. the bottle was corked in 2004. how long should i wait before drinking it. does chablis need so many years before its flavor is right? i do not want to openit too soon.
Answers:
2004 was a good year in Chablis, generally. As with any region, it depends on the producer and the particular vineyard. If it was a reputable producer, they probably managed to make a very well balanced Chablis in 2004. You would be safe to cellar the wine for a few years.
Remember that Chablis tends to have bracing acidity and minerality that perhaps could be even more pronounced in a young wine. Letting it mellow would be a good idea, unless it's the firm acidity you're looking for to pair with a rich seafood dish like mussels in broth.
Cheers!
It's almost too old to drink. Chablis is not a wine to age. Most white wines are made to drink young - within three years. Chill that bottle and chug.