2020 Chablis Vaillons Vieilles Vignes
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Smells broad, rich and cedary. The freshness of lime fruit is still prominent, contrasted with a leesy richness that veers towards vanilla. Impressive volume in the mouth, firm, almost chewy texture. Full and yet mouth-watering. (JH)
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Julia Harding MW, jancisrobinson.com
Jancis Robinson MW
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Notes of white flowers, citrus zest, freshly baked bread, blanched almond and orange oil introduce the 2020 Chablis 1er Cru Vaillons Vieilles Vignes, a medium to full-bodied, layered and tensile wine that's racy and precise, uniting the charm of the site with the tension of maturation in stainless steel. It's bottled under Diam.
The 2020 Chablis Vaillons Vieilles Vignes 1er Cru comes from 70-year-old vines and is aged entirely in tank. It has a crushed rock and Granny Smith apple nose, nicely focused and vibrant. The palate is fresh and taut with a fine bead of acidity, and lively and tensile toward the finish, which shows real sparkle even at this early stage. There is something a little understated about this elegant Vaillons.
About the producer
Samuel Billaud started making wine under his own name in 2009, but he is one of the most experienced producers in Chablis, having made wine in the region since 1985.