Really savvy Burgundy lovers know that one of the tricks of the trade is to find a lower-level vineyard that actually borders a great grand cru, but which sells for much less. The almost mythical example of this in Chablis lies in the Petit Chablis vineyards on the plateau just above the grand crus.
Oliveira owns the entire parcel directly above Les Clos – so not only the best Petit Chablis land there is, but better even than many premier cru vineyards. And certainly superior to ANY village ones.
Combine that with the brilliant vintage of 2025, and you know you have something truly special. As well as both richer than normal yet still utterly (and almost uniquely) “classic.”
There are of course no reviews yet, but here is the Guide Hachette on the (perhaps similar) 2018 vintage, which they also rated a Vin Remarquable:
A spring vintage with a very elegant nose of white flowers, yellow fruits, and citrus. The fruit, with lemony tones and mineral nuances, is evident in a full, taut mouthfeel that displays a beautiful balance between substance and acidity.
In fact, they rated this above top Raveneau and Dauvissat Chablis crus (premier and even grand) that sell for literally hundreds of dollars!
Just utterly classic Chablis that drinks well above its station and price.
