Domaine Louis Michel & Fils

Six generations of wine-makers in Chablis

louis michelThe Michel family have been cultivating their passion for tradition and the Chablis terroir since 1850.
 
The winery is situated right in the heart of the village, with the 25-hectare vineyard spread over the very first slopes that were discovered by Cistercian monks in the 11th century.
 
40 years ago, the family decided to stop making the wine in wooden barrels, preferring to create clean, pure and precise Chablis without adding artificial woody tastes.
 
Through this philosophy, combined with the limited yields inspired by organic wine-growing techniques, the Domaine has developed a worldwide reputation for fine wine-making in stainless steel tanks.
 
Today, the Domaine is managed by Jean-Loup Michel and his nephew, Guillaume Gicqueau-Michel, who is continuing the family tradition.

 

  • Louis Michel Vaudesir Grand Cru Chablis 2021

    Louis Michel Vaudesir Grand Cru Chablis 2021

    Region: France- Burgundy Chablis

    THIS EXQUISITE VAUDESIR FROM LOUIS MICHEL IS ONE OF THE FINEST WE'VE SEEN

      "Mid lemon colour. The bouquet is quite extrovert, a plump fruit. Generous too on the palate, flesh up front, then a more classical white fruit, then a sufficient point of acidity to bring the wine into focus, with good length. Perhaps a five...

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  • Louis Michel Premier Cru Montmains 2021

    Louis Michel Premier Cru Montmains 2021

    Region: France- Burgundy Chablis

    DELIGHTFULLY BALANCED AND FINE WITH AN ENTICING LIVELY EDGE

      "...Pale lemon yellow with a green tint. This has more than one dimension, starting with some gentle easy-going fruit then building towards a more marine finish. A little more flesh here with a pure, poised finish. Well made. Drink from 2024-2028...

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    $88.00
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  • Louis Michel Chablis 2022

    Louis Michel Chablis 2022

    Region: France- Burgundy Chablis

    A BLEND OF PREMIUM CHABLIS GRAPES - RESULTING IN A STYLISH AND AUTHENTIC WINE

      "Pale lemon yellow. A clear crisp very typical Chablis nose, though perhaps more on fruit than minerals. Lively on the palate with medium plus length, a touch of fresh citrus but not high in acidity. Give it one year in bottle." - Jasper Morris...

    Qualifies for 10% discount in a straight dozen

    Current stock: 20

    $72.00
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  • Louis Michel Premier Cru Montee de Tonnerre 2020

    Louis Michel Premier Cru Montee de Tonnerre 2020

    Region: France- Burgundy Chablis

    THE MOST PRESTIGIOUS PREMIER CRU FROM HIGHLY REGARDED WINEMAKER!

      “The 2020 Chablis 1er Cru Montée de Tonnerre is taut and concentrated, unwinding in the glass with aromas of freshly baked bread, clear honey, confit citrus, orchard fruit and white flowers. Medium to full-bodied, satiny and layered,...

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    Current stock: 12

    $105.00
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  • Louis Michel Premier Cru Butteaux Vieilles Vignes 2020

    Louis Michel Premier Cru Butteaux Vieilles Vignes 2020

    Region: France- Burgundy Chablis

    WINE ADVOCATE 93+ POINTS!

      "Exhibiting aromas of pear, white flowers, freshly baked bread, confit citrus and iodine, it's medium to full-bodied, satiny and layered, with terrific depth and tension. It's a close race between this and Michel's Vaulorent this year.” -...

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    $99.50
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  • Louis Michel Vaudesir Grand Cru Chablis 2020

    Louis Michel Vaudesir Grand Cru Chablis 2020

    Region: France- Burgundy Chablis

    WINE ADVOCATE 94 POINTS! JASPER MORRIS 94 POINTS!

      "The 2020 Chablis Grand Cru Vaudésir is another success, bursting with sweet aromas of vine blossom, citrus fruits, wet stones and white flowers. Full-bodied, ample and seamless, it's bright and satiny, with a racy spine of acidity and a...

    Current stock: 4

    $184.00
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  • [SOLD-OUT] Louis Michel Grenouilles Grand Cru Chablis 2019

    [SOLD-OUT] Louis Michel Grenouilles Grand Cru Chablis 2019

    Region: France- Burgundy Chablis

    ONE OF THE SMALLEST GRAND CRU SITES IN CHABLIS - THE RARITY AND QUALITY ARE BOTH EXCEPTIONAL

      "The 2019 Chablis Grand Cru Grenouilles is excellent, offering up aromas of clear honey, white flowers, green apple and citrus blossom. Full-bodied, concentrated and textural, it's seamless and intense, concluding with a long, expansive finish."...

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  • [SOLD-OUT] Louis Michel Les Clos Grand Cru Chablis 2019

    [SOLD-OUT] Louis Michel Les Clos Grand Cru Chablis 2019

    Region: France- Burgundy Chablis

    WINE ADVOCATE 95 POINTS!

      "The 2019 Chablis Grand Cru Les Clos is the king of the cellar this year. Mingling notes of crisp orchard fruit and citrus zest with hints of iodine, white flowers, anise and fresh bread, it's full-bodied, layered and muscular, with a deep and...

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  • [SOLD-OUT] Louis Michel Premier Cru Chablis Montee de Tonnerre 2018

    [SOLD-OUT] Louis Michel Premier Cru Chablis Montee de Tonnerre 2018

    Region: France- Burgundy Chablis

    93 POINTS NEAL MARTIN!

      "Located on the right bank of the river Serein - as with the grands crus - the Montée de Tonnerre is the most prestigious of all the Chablis premiers crus. The domaine grows fruit on a total of four hectares which were planted in 1974. The...

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  • [SOLD-OUT] Louis Michel Premier Cru Chablis Vaillons 2018

    [SOLD-OUT] Louis Michel Premier Cru Chablis Vaillons 2018

    Region: France- Burgundy Chablis

    VAILLONS IN THE HANDS OF A MASTER PRODUCER

      YIELDING CRYSTAL PRECISE CHABLIS WITH INTENSE MINERALITY, SPICE AND GENTLY HONEYED FINISH. "The small climats of Chatains, Roncieres, Melinots are assembed during vinification under the umbrella Premier Cru of Vaillons. This closed valley traps...

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  • [SOLD-OUT] Louis Michel Petit Chablis 2019

    [SOLD-OUT] Louis Michel Petit Chablis 2019

    Region: France- Burgundy Chablis

    TAKE AN ENTREE INTO CHABLIS! AT A FRACTION OF THE COST OF MOST CHABLIS, BUT TREATED NO LESS SERIOUSLY BY LOUIS MICHEL, THE DIFFERENT SOILS OF THE REGION'S RIGHT BANK SLOPES PRODUCE A FRUIT-FORWARD WINE BEST ENJOYED IN YOUTH. "The young Petit Chablis...

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  • [SOLD-OUT] Louis Michel Premier Cru Chablis Montmains 2017

    [SOLD-OUT] Louis Michel Premier Cru Chablis Montmains 2017

    Region: France- Burgundy Chablis

    92 POINTS - VINOUS MEDIA! 91 POINTS - BURGHOUND.COM! 91 POINTS - JAMES SUCKLING! 90 POINTS - WINE ADVOCATE!  "The 2017 Chablis Montmains 1er Cru is very elegant in this vintage. Deep and powerful yet also wonderfully refined,...

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    $80.00
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  • [SOLD-OUT] Louis Michel Premier Cru Chablis Butteaux 2014

    [SOLD-OUT] Louis Michel Premier Cru Chablis Butteaux 2014

    Region: France- Burgundy Chablis

    Allen Meadows, Burghound 90-92 points!“Here too there is an abundance of Chablis character present on the citrus and cool floral aromas that include notes of tidal pool, shellfish and algae. There is a bit more volume and concentration to the...

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  • [SOLD-OUT] Louis Michel Premier Cru Chablis Forets 2013

    [SOLD-OUT] Louis Michel Premier Cru Chablis Forets 2013

    Region: France- Burgundy Chablis

    Antonio Galloni 90-92 Points!"The 2013 Chablis Forèts is a little richer and more powerful than the Montmains owing to the slightly warmer microclimate. At the same time, the heavy presence of limestone in these soils yields a wine with bright,...

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  • [SOLD-OUT] Louis Michel Premier Cru Montee de Tonnerre 2019

    [SOLD-OUT] Louis Michel Premier Cru Montee de Tonnerre 2019

    Region: France- Burgundy Chablis

    ONE OF THE MOST PRESTIGIOUS PREMIER CRUS IN CHABLIS

      "The 2019 Chablis 1er Cru Montée de Tonnerre opens in the glass with notes of pear, green apple, wet stones, iodine and fresh pastry. Medium to full-bodied, satiny and layered, it's taut and concentrated, with bright acids and a long,...

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    $100.00
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  • [SOLD-OUT] Louis Michel Premier Cru Butteaux Vieilles Vignes 2019

    [SOLD-OUT] Louis Michel Premier Cru Butteaux Vieilles Vignes 2019

    Region: France- Burgundy Chablis

    WINE ADVOCATE 93+ POINTS!

      "The 2019 Chablis 1er Cru Butteaux Vieilles Vignes is excellent, mingling aromas of pear, citrus oil and warm bread with hints of iodine. Bottled later than the younger-vine cuvée of Butteaux, it's medium to full-bodied, layered and...

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  • [SOLD-OUT] Louis Michel Premier Cru Chablis Vaillons 2017

    [SOLD-OUT] Louis Michel Premier Cru Chablis Vaillons 2017

    Region: France- Burgundy Chablis

    93 POINTS - JAMES SUCKLING! 93 POINTS - VINOUS MEDIA! 92 POINTS - ROBERT PARKER!    "A very flinty nose with attractive yellow and white-peach aromas and a lemon and grapefruit edge, too. The palate has a very sleek and composed...

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    $76.00
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  • [SOLD-OUT] Louis Michel Premier Cru Chablis Butteaux 2013

    [SOLD-OUT] Louis Michel Premier Cru Chablis Butteaux 2013

    Region: France- Burgundy Chablis

    Antonio Galloni 90-92 Points!"Michel's 2013 Chablis Butteaux is all about finesse. Wonderfully layered, supple and expressive in the glass, the 2013 impresses for its transparency and pure nuance. The silky, layered finish makes it hard to resist a...

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    $60.00
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  • [SOLD-OUT] Louis Michel Premier Cru Chablis Forets 2012

    [SOLD-OUT] Louis Michel Premier Cru Chablis Forets 2012

    Region: France- Burgundy Chablis

    Antonio Galloni 91+ Points!"The 2012 Chablis Forèts is gorgeous. Ample and resonant on the palate yet with plenty of brightness, the 2012 speaks to balance above all else. The combination of weight, silkiness and energy is absolutely compelling. Floral...

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