2021 Roland Lavantureux Chablis Premier Cru Beauroy

In the glass, the 2021 Roland Lavantureux Chablis Premier Cru Beauroy shows a pale gold color with green highlights. The nose is precise and moderately expressive, with aromas of lemon, green apple, and white flowers, alongside a distinct flinty note. On the palate, the wine is medium-bodied with high acidity and a linear structure. The fruit is restrained, supported by a chalky mineral edge and subtle hints of stone fruit and almond. The finish is long and focused, centered around freshness, tension, and minerality. 

Beauroy’s southeastern aspect gets ample morning sun but more moderate afternoon exposure, which explains the perfect balance. The wine is a lovely pale straw yellow, and the fresh, fruity aromatics are anchored by a deep, pleasing nuttiness. Each sip is dense and mineral, with a brisk, totally Chablisien finish.

—Dustin Soiseth

Domaine Roland Lavantureux is a family-run estate based in Lignorelles, just northwest of Chablis, and represents one of the more dynamic modern producers in the region. Founded in the 1970s by Roland Lavantureux, the domaine is now led by his sons, Arnaud Lavantureux and David Lavantureux, who have expanded vineyard holdings and refined both vineyard and cellar practices. The estate farms across Petit Chablis, Chablis, and multiple Premier Cru sites, including Beauroy. Their approach combines careful viticulture, including yield control and parcel selection, with a balanced cellar philosophy that uses primarily stainless steel alongside selective neutral oak to build texture without obscuring site expression. The result is a style that retains Chablis’ hallmark precision while offering a slightly broader and more structured profile than strictly reductive examples.