The 2017 Chablis Vaillons 1er Cru is an exceptionally beautiful wine endowed with tremendous length and pure power. Lemon confit, dried flowers and mint are some of the many notes that build in the glass. Textured and resonant through to the finish, with captivating beauty and tons of sheer allure, the Vaillons is so gorgeous. Frankly, it is hard to move on from it in this tasting.

The 2017 Chablis Les Vaillons 1er Cru has a flattering bouquet with white flower scents merging with citrus peel and light honeysuckle aromas. I adore the way in which this gains intensity with aeration. The palate is very well balanced with a fine bead of acidity, clean and precise, full of tension with a pixelated finish that lingers for 45 seconds. Possibly the best Vaillons of the vintage.