Louis Michel’s 2021 vintage continues to set the standard for crisp and complex Chablis. The Les Clos stands out as a highlight, earning up to 96 points from Burghound, which has called it a “Don’t Miss!” Grenouilles is noted for its “precision, focus, and expressiveness,” showcasing impressive complexity and aging potential. Vaudésir has been highly recommended by Neal Martin for its finesse, purity of fruit, and stony minerality, combining richness with freshness in perfect harmony.
In addition to the Grand Cru wines, Louis Michel’s 1er Cru lineup is equally impressive, with Neal Martin highlighting the Séchets for its intellectual depth, offering a wine that balances classic Chablis minerality with citrus and flinty notes. With its exceptional range and remarkable value, Louis Michel remains one of Chablis’ top producers, delivering wines that impress both now and have great aging potential.
2021 Domaine Louis Michel Chablis 1er Cru "Butteaux"
Decanter | 92 Pts
The vines at Butteaux are planted on clay, Kimmeridgian soil. Much more restrained on the nose, this needs time (and aeration) to coax out of the glass. Powerfully structured, this Butteaux will keep very well, given the density and concentration on show. A classic Chablis in character.
2021 Domaine Louis Michel Chablis 1er Cru Montee de Tonnerre
Decanter | 94 Pts
Louis Michel's Montée de Tonnerre comes from the south-west facing slopes of Chapelot. A more serious premier cru with extra density on the palate. Beautifully clean and fresh. This will need several years to blossom. Keep for another three to five years and then drink over the following decade. Delivers all that Montée de Tonnerre is renowned for
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2021 Domaine Louis Michel Chablis Grand Cru Les Clos
Decanter | 96 Pts
TOP QUALITY PRODUCER Clean, fresh, driven and with great purity, this balances soft, ripe peach fruit, a dash of lemon/lime zest and a saline character on the very long finish. Super concentrated, elegant and precise, this restrained, less showy, Les Clos will be exceptional in 5-10 years. Louis Michel's plot lies in the western part of Les Clos, halfway up the slope on blue clay soils.
