The first three whites were Saint Veran Les Cras 2007 from Domaine des Deux Roches, Mersault 2007 from Albert Bichot Domaine du Pavillon, and Chablis 2st cru Vaulorent, 2007 from Jean-Marc Brocard. The Chablis 1er Cru had a very elegant expression of terroir and a restrained nose. More restrained in its vibrance. MORE >>

brought a Chablis, the 2008 Gilbert Picq Chablis 1er Cru Vogros , $29, Polaner Imports. love the Picq wines and this is my favorite of them, and 2008 is an excellent vintage in Chablis. My friend brought a bottle of 2008 Yvon Métras Fleurie , price unknown. This guy is a relatively new friend. MORE >>

For me, the day began walking from Beaune to the Palais de Congres in the rain and attending the 11:30 special presentation of 2007 and 2008 Chablis Grand Cru and Cote de Nuits-Villages. saw friends Mike DeSimone and Jeff Jenssen and Alder Yarrow from Vinography.com and many others. Cecile Mathiaud, Attachée de presse in green. MORE >>

Ventura’s Vina do Burato, 2008 (about $19). The Almalarga 2008 from Pena Das Donas ($22) was also low in alcohol (12.5% The 80-year-old vines produce a wine with pleasant acidity and some stoniness of a Chablis and good richness thanks to aging on the lees. But every time I get a bottle, I drink it! Case in point: D. MORE >>

2008 Jean et Gilles Lafouge Auxey-Duresses 1er Cru La Chapelle, $30, Imported by Fruit of the Vines. 2008 Reinhard & Beate Knebel Riesling trocken, $14, Imported by Mosel Wine Merchant. 2006 Domaine Oudin Chablis Les Serres, $22, Jenny & François Selections. Can you get geared up for a laundry list post? Yes, I do. MORE >>