2018 Chablis Vaillons
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The 2018 Chablis Vaillons 1er Cru has an attractive, forward nose of lemon verbena, chai tea and floral scents, peachy aromas following with aeration. The palate is well balanced with a twist of sour lemon on the entry. Slightly minty in style, it displays a fine bead of acidity, although I remain prudent with my score, as it does lack a bit of length.
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Tim Jackson MW, jancisrobinson.com
Neal Martin
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The 2018 Chablis 1er Cru Vaillons is showing beautifully, mingling notes of white peach and spring blossom with hints of Meyer lemon, crisp green apple and pear. Medium to full-bodied, its satiny attack segues into a tensile, vibrant and nicely concentrated mid-palate, concluding with a saline finish.
Markedly flinty and smoky – distinctive personality. Assertive, minerally, savoury palate with brisk acidity. Quite austere, but pretty decent length. (TJ)
The 2018 Chablis Vaillons 1er Cru is laced with strong mineral and earthy tones that are such a signature. Savory herbs, menthol, licorice, citrus peel and a touch of reduction are all woven together in a Chablis of real class and nuance. This is another wine in the range that is both dense and understated, with a real sense of aromatic lift.
About the producer
Established in the late 1950s, William Fèvre was one of the leaders in Chablis’s renaissance. Today he crafts benchmark expressions of fine Chardonnay from some of the top vineyard sites in the region, working with many of the best Premier and Grand Cru vineyards.