Bill Nanson "The Burgundy Report"
A large cuvée of 4.3 hectares, from Les Epinottes (90%) plus a little Lys and Beugnons. Elevage with 10% 2-5 year-old oak, essentially from Vosges. Then blended back into tank.
Also compact aromatics but swirling does help dislodge a little interest. Hyper mineral - wide, mouth-watering, more depth of finishing flavour. Perhaps a hint of fruit in this one - certainly in the zesty finish there’s some interesting action. A great set of 1ers.
James Suckling Tasting Report
This has such fleshy and attractively ripe peach and lemon aromas with a palate that’s so precisely carved into shape, offering smoothhoned, rich, acid-cut lemons and white peaches. Some light hazelnut bread to close. Drink on release or hold.
Vinous Media - Neal MArtin
The 2018 Chablis Les Vaillons 1er Cru is precise and focused on the nose, this cuvée displaying a more noticeable oyster shell note, laced with citrus lemon and almond. The palate is well balanced. Good depth, and spicier than expected, especially on the persistent finish, which lingers in the mouth. Excellent.
Domaine Long-Depaquit
