Vinified – as in the two preceding vintages – in a concrete egg supplemented by double-barriques, Brocard’s 2008 Chablis Les Preuses had been assembled but not yet bottled when I tasted it in April. Lanolin, coconut, and nutmeg from the new wood portion do not especially synergistically meld with fresh lemon and chalk, though this may well harmonize with a bit more time, as enologist Nadine Gublin predictably predicts. Musky narcissus and hints of orange blossom add allure to the aromas. Formidably concentrated and with palate staining grip of citrus oils and seeming mineral accretions, this preserves far greater transparency to its mineral dimension and sheer refreshment than does the corresponding Bougros. At the same time, a honeyed sense of richness emerges as one works this up in the glass and on the palate. Plan to revisit this wine by early next year, but expect it to be worth following for at least 6-8 years. Enologist Nadine Gublin (also of Domaine Jacques Prieur) headed-up the Brocards’ 2008 efforts from start to finish, including a harvest that extended well into October, while Julien Brocard continues to up the percentage of acreage farmed biodynamically at this enormous property. (Tiny lady bugs and moons are scattered discreetly across the labels of those Brocard wines that issue from “bio” vineyards.) Due to time limitations, I did not taste the entire 2008 collection here, but every wine I tasted could be recommended and is included in this report.Imported by: Martine’s Wines, Novato, CA; tel. (415) 883-0400