An Exclusive Chablis Collaboration Across 100 and 50 Years

Sometimes it’s simply kismet. Our latest K&L exclusive release is a collaboration between the famed Chablis producer La Chablisiènne and K&L Wine Merchants. K&L has worked closely with La Chablisiènne for many years, and when the opportunity arose to create an exclusive wine together, we jumped at the chance.

La Chablisiènne is one of France’s most important cooperatives, vinifying nearly 30% of the region’s total production and offering unparalleled access to high-quality fruit from across Chablis. Adding to the magic is the timing: the 2023 vintage commemorates La Chablisiènne’s 100th anniversary, while its release in 2026 coincides with K&L Wine Merchants’ 50th anniversary.

It’s a collaboration years in the making, capped by remarkable timing, and it resulted in two outstanding bottles. Fans of classic Chablis at an exceptional price will absolutely love these offerings.

— Alex Pross, K&L Burgundy Wine Buyer

Read more about this collaboration here in our On the Trail blog.

2023 La Chablisiènne Collaboration Petit Chablis "Cuvée Centenaire" ($19.99)

Alex Pross | K&L Burgundy Buyer

Thank God for Petit Chablis! It’s the source of delicious, under-$20 Chablis that consistently flows from Burgundy’s northernmost appellation. The 2023 La Chablisiènne K&L Collaboration Petit Chablis is absolutely brilliant, with beautiful notes of sea breeze, flint, citrus zest, and white flowers. On the palate, it’s bright and zippy, with flavors of lime, pear, and other citrus notes, all perfectly balanced against the crisp acidity. This gives the wine great length, complexity, and persistence—remarkable for a humble Petit Chablis. It’s a stellar offering and a wonderful introduction to Chablis at an incredibly affordable price.

Stephanie Moussavi | K&L Staff Member | Review Date: January 06, 2026

This is a wine that explains why people enjoy Petit Chablis so much. It's easy, with a classic albeit ripe nose, and it's got enough acidity and body to have with whatever you best like to eat. There's a good amount of minerality and a long finish. I'm going to pick up one of these and try it with a roast chicken salad, I'll let you know how it is if you ask me in store.

Aaron Hughes | K&L Staff Member | Review Date: January 06, 2026

So cool that we have another private label wine, and even better that I like it this much. The nose opens generously, just a little touch of something tropical that almost seems to blow away before coming in with a lot more classic apple/pear with citrus behind it. The palate is decidedly fresh and vibrant, dancing across the palate this great line of acidity with a chalky wake behind it pushes inexorably through until the finish. There's this richness on the palate that is just really so inviting and keeps making me go back for another sip, there's a weight and gravitas to this that I don't expect from a Petit Chablis, and this will be an incredibly easy bottle to put into people's hands.

Gary Westby | K&L Champagne Buyer | Review Date: January 06, 2026

What an incredible value in Chablis! Alex Pross did an incredible job in selecting the right partner and the right lots for this exceptional Petit Chablis, and I was impressed with just how much texture, vivacity and length this bottle delivered for under $20. If you are looking for a great, clean bottle of white wine for a very fair price, look no further!

2023 La Chablisiènne Collaboration Estate Chablis "Cuvée Centenaire" ($24.99)

Alex Pross | K&L Burgundy Buyer

Great Chablis doesn’t have to break the bank, and the 2023 La Chablisiènne Collaboration Estate Chablis Cuvée Centenaire is a stunning value! Pithy notes of orchard fruits, citrus accents, flint, and crushed seashells leap from the glass, while the palate unfolds with vibrant iodine, citrus, and orchard fruit flavors on a sleek, layered texture. This wine is smooth and vibrant, with excellent acidity and balance. It’s so good, it feels more like a 1er Cru than a village-level offering. Enjoyability here is off the charts—definitely a solid 10 out of 10.

Stephanie Moussavi | K&L Staff Member | Review Date: January 06, 2026

This new K&L exclusive release really surprised me, I tend to think of Chablis as something a little more laid back, but this one had a lot more richness and depth than I expected for just $25. Sometimes at first sip you know you found an amazing deal, and this overdelivers in every way that matters. Such purity of fruit, the mineral finish, and the great balance of richness and acid make it an easy choice for me.

Aaron Hughes | K&L Staff Member | Review Date: January 06, 2026

The nose is really classic, but I mean this in the best of ways. It's got a real sense of familiarity when you stick your nose in, the brain clicks and goes oh yes, I know this particular creature, in fact we've met before. Well, I guess it's a wine not a creature, but the whole sentiment still stands. Really pretty ripe apple, a little bit of warm pear, and then some pithy citrus zest and white flowers. The palate has this beautiful depth to it that you could almost fall into, and then once you get there it has a bit more weight on the palate, really giving me what I'm looking for here. I absolutely love this bottle and I can already tell I'm going to be taking a few home for sure. I think I'm going to try it with sushi first, I don't know if that's a controversial choice or not but there's a savory note that lingers on the finish that is giving me some strong umami vibes.

K&L Notes: Wine Advocate's Neal Martin writes: "La Chablisiènne is one of Chablis’ most high-profile cooperatives and a great success story. Founded back in 1923 and still going strong, it is said that they oversee approximately one-quarter of the region’s production, around 300 individual growers. Therefore, just like Georges Duboeuf in Beaujolais or Louis Jadot in the Cote d’Or, it is important that they maintain standards irrespective of high volumes, since their size ensures that they have an ambassadorial role for Chablis, for ordinary punters perhaps seeking to broaden their horizons."