Tangerine and lemon rind on the nose of the Long-Depaquit 2008 Chablis Les Lys, mingle with alkaline and chalky notes on a firm, bright palate. This finishes razor-sharp, minerally-starched, and refreshingly persistent. It would be nice to see greater mid-palate generosity emerge but I have no doubt one will be able to derive considerable pleasure from this bottling over the next 3-5 years. The Long-Depaquit 2008 grand crus were bottled already in January, though had I not known this I might have been tempted to ascribe their firmness and at times somewhat muted flavors in April to post-bottling shock. Seemingly aware of their potential for austerity, Long-Depaquit director Matthieu Mangenot indicated that he quite actively worked the lees of his young 2008s.Various importers, including Arborway Imports, Lexington, MA; tel. (781) 862-0515 and Bayfield Importing, Long Island, NY (718) 482-0200

Mellow berry and citrus fruit nose. Appealing, round, lemon pie-like palate. Juicy and ripe fruits with chunky acid underneath. Smooth texture, long finish.