2021 Gilles & Romain Collet Chablis Les Forêts Premier Cru

The Collet family has been making wine in Chablis since 1792 and the torch has been passed from generation to generation. The estate went from selling to negociants in 1952 to producing their first vintage in 1979 under their own label. Gilles Collet, who helped his father Jean with the winemaking and who is also remembered as one of the most animated personalities in Chablis. He made spectacular wine and was the "life of the party." Gilles had to pass the torch to his son in 2008, due to his health but had the utmost faith and trust in his son to carry on his legacy. The estate is now managed by Romain Collet who is now the fourth generation of Collets in Chablis. He studied winemaking at the school in Beaune and had various internships in France and New Zealand. Romain truly believes that each wine has a voice and he has taken the necessary steps to exemplify the natural talents of their many different climates.