Wine Advocate August, 2013 Tasted just after having been racked to tank, the Moreau’s 2012 Chablis Vaillons Guy Moreau was a bit awkwardly marked by lanolin, vanilla, and resin from oak and finished with significant bitterness of lime zest, possibly accentuated by the faintly drying impression from barrel. That having been noted, scents of heliotrope and narcissus along with a surprising sense of textural density and opulence for a young wine of its vintage are decided pluses, and this finishes with considerable sheer persistence if not the clarity, primary juiciness or minerality that one would wish for. Is it the one among recent Moreau wines that got away, or was it just having a bad day? I’ll wait to re-taste before prognosticating about its potential in bottle. ()

Lovely talcum powder sort of floral scent and a fine leesy texture. Delicious green apple fruit. Fine, refined and with a hearty fruit power. Drink 2015 to 2022 (RH)