Green-pear peel and notions of lemon, bergamot and tangerine make for a tantalizingly aromatic and fresh but subtle nose. The palate is bright but smooth, soothed by a chalky texture that carries cooling zestiness to the long finish.

Notes of crisp yellow orchard fruit, fresh bread, blanched almonds and dried white flowers introduce the 2019 Chablis Champs Royaux (négoce), a medium to full-bodied, layered and satiny wine that's bright and precise, concluding with a saline finish. This is a terrific vintage for this cuvée.