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Domaine Bernard Defaix Chablis 1er Cru Les Vaillons 2009

Domaine Bernard Defaix Chablis 1er Cru Les Vaillons 2009
Light-Medium Bodied, Dry, White, Chardonnay, Drink now or cellar, 13% alc.

"A deft touch of wood surrounding the white orchard fruit and honeysuckle aromas that have glimpses of oyster shell poking through. The rich, forward and relatively generous flavors possess a seductive mouth feel and excellent complexity on the dry for the vintage finish. This should age well for the medium term. Drink 2015+. 89-92 Points. Outstanding." Burghound.com
$44.95 per bottle
Country: France
Region: Chablis
Producer: Domaine Bernard Defaix
Vintage: 2009
 

Domaine Billaud Simon, Chablis 1er Cru Mont de Milieu 2007

Domaine Billaud Simon, Chablis 1er Cru Mont de Milieu 2007
Light-Medium Bodied, Dry, White, Chardonnay, Drink now or cellar, 13% alc.

The 2007 Chablis 1er cru Mont de Milieu has a compelling spicy bouquet with yellow plums and a little touch of nectarine, which seems even to infuse the backing acidity. Despite the richness of the fruit flavours, this is a very precise, focused wine.

Tasting note: A touch of natural exoticism sits atop notably riper aromas of peach and pear that slide into rich, full and powerful flavors that possess fine mid-palate concentration and explode into a spicy, minerally and sappy finish. A classy effort that offers a completely different expression, particularly in that the flavors and finish are fleshier if less precise. A choice.
(Outstanding - 91 Points - Drink 2013+ Allen Meadows - Burghound)
$69.99 per bottle
Country: France
Region: Chablis
Producer: Domaine Billaud Simon
Vintage: 2007
 

Domaine Billaud Simon, Chablis 1er Cru Vaillons 2006

Domaine Billaud Simon, Chablis 1er Cru Vaillons 2006
Light-Medium Bodied, Dry, White, Chardonnay, Drink now or cellar, 12.5% alc.

There is an intense bouquet of citrus and lively acidity in this wine. It is soft and delicate with a long pure finish, and it will develop beautifully over time.

“The wines of 2006 are very tender and rich with excellent maturity…”
Tasting note: A pungent mix of exotic fruit, citrus notes and floral aromas precedes the racy yet relatively dense flavors that possess good dry extract as there is a real sense of volume here as well culminating in a sweet but complex finish. It's rare for Séchet to produce wines of finesse yet this is one such example.
(90 Points - Drink 2010+ Allen Meadows - Burghound)
$64.99 per bottle
Country: France
Region: Chablis
Producer: Domaine Billaud Simon
Vintage: 2006
 

Domaine Billaud Simon, Chablis 2007

Domaine Billaud Simon, Chablis 2007
Light-Medium Bodied, Dry, White, Chardonnay, Drink now, 12.5% alc.

This is mainline, classical Chablis with plenty of weight without any feeling of heaviness. Bright, clean and perfectly poised.

“Bernard Billaud told me that 2007 was a "completely classic vintage and it's better than 2004, both in terms of overall quality and as a classically styled vintage…”
Tasting note: A completely classic Chablis nose of iodine-infused green fruit with a subtle saline influence that is also picked up by the concentrated, racy, pure and bone dry flavors that offer ample vivacity and finishing acid punch where the citrus component really shines. Fine quality at this level.
(88 Points - Drink 2011+ Allen Meadows - Burghound)
$36.99 per bottle
Country: France
Region: Chablis
Producer: Domaine Billaud Simon
Vintage: 2007
 

Domaine Francois Raveneau, Chablis 1er Cru Butteaux 2007

Domaine Francois Raveneau, Chablis 1er Cru Butteaux 2007
Light-Medium Bodied, Dry, White, Chardonnay, Drink now or cellar, 13% alc.

Tasting note: This is clearly the best of these left bank 1ers with its refined and ultra elegant nose that features a classic mix of citrus, floral, iodine and tidal pool notes trimmed in enough wood to notice it though not enough to dominate the nose. The powerful, concentrated and very firm medium plus weight flavors deliver a bone dry and palate etching finish of superb length. This is a classy effort that is almost painfully intense and it's clear that the older vines add another dimension. Impressive.
(Outstanding - 92 Points - Drink 2013+ Allen Meadows - Burghound)
$124.99 per bottle
Country: France
Region: Chablis
Producer: Domaine Francois Raveneau
Vintage: 2007
 

Domaine Francois Raveneau, Chablis 1er Cru Montée de Tonnerre 2004

Domaine Francois Raveneau, Chablis 1er Cru Montée de Tonnerre 2004
Light-Medium Bodied, Dry, White, Chardonnay, Drink now or cellar, 13% alc.

“The '03s had just been bottled 2 weeks before my late June visit and while variable, there are some lovely wines though they clearly do not compare, either in style or quality, to the brilliant 2002s or 2004s…”

Tasting note: A ripe nose of orchard fruit, citrus and a lovely stony character that also displays a touch of reduction highlights the big, powerful and intense flavors that possess excellent depth of material and perhaps the best complexity of any of these 1ers. This is a racehorse with firm acidity and terrific focus and it can compete with the grands crus in 2004 as it definitely has that 'wow' factor.
(Outstanding - 93 Points - Drink 2012+ Allen Meadows - Burghound)
$139.99 per bottle
Country: France
Region: Chablis
Producer: Domaine Francois Raveneau
Vintage: 2004
 

Domaine Francois Raveneau, Chablis 1er Cru Montée de Tonnerre 2005

Domaine Francois Raveneau, Chablis 1er Cru Montée de Tonnerre 2005
Light-Medium Bodied, Dry, White, Chardonnay, Drink now or cellar, 13% alc.

“Bernard Raveneau explained that 2005 "is a near perfect vintage on paper. Each phase of the growing season was exactly as it should be…”
Tasting note: This is a mild step up in overall class and elegance with a gorgeously perfumed white flower fruit nose introducing linear, precise, intense and powerful medium full flavors that remain splendidly focused on the stunningly long finish that drenches the palate in dry extract. This is a striking 1er and one to buy as it easily delivers grand cru quality.
(Outstanding - 94 Points - Drink 2012+ Allen Meadows - Burghound)
$189.99 per bottle
Country: France
Region: Chablis
Producer: Domaine Francois Raveneau
Vintage: 2005
 

Domaine Francois Raveneau, Chablis 1er Cru Montée de Tonnerre 2006

Domaine Francois Raveneau, Chablis 1er Cru Montée de Tonnerre 2006
Light-Medium Bodied, Dry, White, Chardonnay, Drink now or cellar, 13% alc.

Tasting note: A gentle touch of wood highlights airy yet slightly riper high-toned and admirably pure aromas of white flower, pear and quinine that gives way to supple, sweet, mouth coating and impressively concentrated flavors that exude a marvelous intensity on the long, powerful and driving finish supported by a solid acid spine. Definitely worth a look if you can find it but unlike most '06s, be prepared to have at least some patience as this is unusually firm for the vintage.
(Outstanding - 93 Points - Drink 2012+ Allen Meadows – Burghound)
$124.99 per bottle
Country: France
Region: Chablis
Producer: Domaine Francois Raveneau
Vintage: 2006
 
 
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