October 2024
BILLAUD-SIMON
Chablis Vaillons 1er cru 2023
(from a 2.95 ha holding in Séchet, Roncières, Châtains, Mélinots and Vaillons proper). Here too there is just enough wood to mention framing the cool and bright aromas of mineral reduction lemon confit and refreshing sea breeze nuances. There is excellent density, especially for the vintage, to the middle weight flavors that are rich and caressing while maintaining good verve that carries over to the clean, dry and youthfully austere finale. This could use more depth but the fine potential is evident. Lovely.
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