2021 Kirkland Signature Series Premier Cru Chablis

Finding this bottle is always a highlight at the beginning of the year. We’ve been big fans, particularly of the last couple vintages.

A little bit of a surprise though. We are getting a price increase, up to $18.99 from a previous $17.49. Still, for Premier Cru Chablis coming in under $20 is a good deal (note, it was $19.99 for the 2018 vintage).

Looking back at our reviews of previous vintages, you can see an upward trajectory, landing in the 90 point range for the last two bottles we tasted.

2014 vintage: 87 points

2016 vintage: 88 points

2018 vintage: 89 points

2019 vintage: 90 points

2020 vintage: 90 points

And as we dig into this new 2021, it is very similar to the 2020. In fact, we wrote our tasting notes without reviewing the prior ones, and they are very much along the same lines.

The wine is a medium gold with citrus on the nose; medium in body, very elegant throughout. Flavors of lemon, green apple, slight butterscotch; good acidity and minerality like you expect from these wines.

If you’ve been a fan in the past, this is a no brainer. We’re going to stay the same at 90 points, and put a couple away for the warmer months because we know how good Chablis pairs with sunshine, pools, and beaches.

CostcoWineBlog.com Rating: 90 points

Costco item number: 1043144

Purchased at Costco in: Atlanta, GA (Kennesaw)

Alc. 12.5%