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Vinous (92)
Very closed nose hints at citrus peel, stone fruits and minerals. In a more corpulent style than the Vaudésir but youthfully brooding, with its peach and yeasty flavors conveying an impression of power. This wine was made from young vines (14 and 7 years old) planted at a dense meter-by- meter spacing. Seriously rich but still a baby, finishing with serious slow-mounting length. Very impressive for young vines.Inc. VAT£157.58 -
Vinous (93)
The 2015 Chablis Valmur Grand Cru comes across a little oaky on the nose, but the fruit handles it well. The bouquet is detailed and focused, with hints of dried honey and nutmeg developing in the glass. The palate displays good balance, a fine line of acidity and a smooth, almost creamy texture; hints of almond and white chocolate emerge toward the finish. This feels a little obvious in terms of winemaking at the moment, but I suspect it will evolve into a delicious Valmur. Tasted blind at the annual Burgfest tasting.Inc. VAT£152.39 -
Vinous (91-93)
Slightly hazy yellow-green. Tangy nose suggests green tropical fruits. Fat, sweet and rich; a step up in volume from the Vaudésir and Blanchots. Expressive in the middle by virtue of its flesh and weight but then a bit tart-edged on the finish. This dense, spicy wine initially seemed more accessible than the Vaudésir but I would not be surprised if its shuts down after the bottling. These vines average just 15 years of age.Inc. VAT£130.79 -
Vinous (94-96)
The 2018 Chablis Valmur Grand Cru is another stunning wine in this range that captures the essence of the vintage beautifully. A wine of breadth, richness and volume, the 2018 is flat-out stunning. Apricot, dried flowers, savory herbs and light tropical overtones build as the Valmur blossoms in the glass. Silky contours and veins of supporting minerality frame the long, persistent finish. One of thee highlights in this range, the 2018 Valmur is simply captivating.Inc. VAT£872.20 -
(12x75cl) 2021Vinous - Neal Martin (93)
The 2021 Chablis Valmur Grand Cru feels a bit reduced on the nose and I would have liked more energy and delineation. The palate is well balanced with just the right amount of bitterness on the entry to lend tension. Cohesive, judiciously spiced and quite linear as it segues towards the finish, this should repay maturation in bottle. Tasted blind at the Burgfest tasting.Inc. VAT£1,037.64 -
Vinous - Neal Martin (93)
The 2021 Chablis Valmur Grand Cru feels a bit reduced on the nose and I would have liked more energy and delineation. The palate is well balanced with just the right amount of bitterness on the entry to lend tension. Cohesive, judiciously spiced and quite linear as it segues towards the finish, this should repay maturation in bottle. Tasted blind at the Burgfest tasting.Inc. VAT£113.99 -
Wine Advocate (94)
The 2023 Chablis Grand Cru Valmur is lovely, unfurling in the glass with notes of green orchard fruit, citrus zest, wet stones and oyster shell. Medium to full-bodied, satiny and racy, it's deep and saline, with as usual a quintessentially Chablisien profile.Inc. VAT£97.73 -
Vinous (92-94)
The 2010 Chablis Vaudésir starts off rather cool and inward before it positively explodes on the mid-palate and finish. It is a beautiful, fleshy Chablis that impresses for its expansive volume and sheer pedigree.Inc. VAT£1,217.21 -
Jasper Morris Inside Burgundy (92-94)
Fullish pale yellow. Powerful but discreet, not too sunny. There is a touch of coconut from the wood, definitely some yellow fruit, with a slightly smoky finish, very typical and quite lovely. Drink from 2025-2031. Tasted: June 2022Inc. VAT£740.98 -
Jasper Morris Inside Burgundy (92-94)
Fullish pale yellow. Powerful but discreet, not too sunny. There is a touch of coconut from the wood, definitely some yellow fruit, with a slightly smoky finish, very typical and quite lovely. Drink from 2025-2031. Tasted: June 2022Inc. VAT£418.40 -
Wine Advocate (93)
The 2022 Chablis Grand Cru Vaudésir is lovely, bursting with aromas of vine blossom, peach and pear. Medium to full-bodied, satiny and layered, it's suave and seamless, with a pretty, expressive profile that makes it one of the most charming wines in the range.Inc. VAT£458.00 -
(12x75cl) 2023Wine Advocate (93)
Exhibiting notes of sweet white peach, spring flowers, hazelnuts and pastry cream, Droin's 2023 Chablis Grand Cru Vaudésir is medium to full-bodied satiny and suave, with a quintessentially elegant, textural profile. It's even more expressive and aromatic than the 2022, despite its more recent bottling.Inc. VAT£872.81 -
(12x75cl) 2021Burghound (87-89)
Here too the nose is presently dominated by reduction and wood toast. More interesting are the sleek, intense and ultra-fresh middleweight plus flavors that possess excellent size, richness and power where the latter suffuses the sappy, muscular and saliva-inducing, moderately dry and compact finale. This very promising effort is going to need at least a decade to realize its full potential. Impressive. (92-95)/2031+Inc. VAT£450.43 -
Burghound (88-91)
This is aromatically similar to the Petit Chablis though with more citrus elements in evidence. There is again good richness to the succulent and rounded medium-weight flavors that also exude a refreshing salinity on the clean, moderately dry and sneaky long finish that is slightly firmer. (88-91)/2026+Inc. VAT£360.41 -
Vinous (89-91)
The 2022 Chablis Village has a crisp, focused bouquet with hints of pressed white flowers and wet stone. The elegant palate has flecks of white peach and apricot, balanced and lovely with a charming, precise finish. This is very capable and should age well in bottle.Inc. VAT£326.47 -
Burghound (87-89)
Firm, and pungent, smoky reduction dominates the nose at present though there is good freshness and energy to the delicious, rich and sappy medium weight flavors that possess better backend balance. This should drink well young and with 2 to 4 years of keeping.Inc. VAT£316.14
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Vinous (92)
Very closed nose hints at citrus peel, stone fruits and minerals. In a more corpulent style than the Vaudésir but youthfully brooding, with its peach and yeasty flavors conveying an impression of power. This wine was made from young vines (14 and 7 years old) planted at a dense meter-by- meter spacing. Seriously rich but still a baby, finishing with serious slow-mounting length. Very impressive for young vines.In Bond£128.00 -
Vinous (93)
The 2015 Chablis Valmur Grand Cru comes across a little oaky on the nose, but the fruit handles it well. The bouquet is detailed and focused, with hints of dried honey and nutmeg developing in the glass. The palate displays good balance, a fine line of acidity and a smooth, almost creamy texture; hints of almond and white chocolate emerge toward the finish. This feels a little obvious in terms of winemaking at the moment, but I suspect it will evolve into a delicious Valmur. Tasted blind at the annual Burgfest tasting.In Bond£124.00 -
Vinous (91-93)
Slightly hazy yellow-green. Tangy nose suggests green tropical fruits. Fat, sweet and rich; a step up in volume from the Vaudésir and Blanchots. Expressive in the middle by virtue of its flesh and weight but then a bit tart-edged on the finish. This dense, spicy wine initially seemed more accessible than the Vaudésir but I would not be surprised if its shuts down after the bottling. These vines average just 15 years of age.In Bond£106.00 -
Vinous (94-96)
The 2018 Chablis Valmur Grand Cru is another stunning wine in this range that captures the essence of the vintage beautifully. A wine of breadth, richness and volume, the 2018 is flat-out stunning. Apricot, dried flowers, savory herbs and light tropical overtones build as the Valmur blossoms in the glass. Silky contours and veins of supporting minerality frame the long, persistent finish. One of thee highlights in this range, the 2018 Valmur is simply captivating.In Bond£691.00 -
(12x75cl) 2021
Vinous - Neal Martin (93)
The 2021 Chablis Valmur Grand Cru feels a bit reduced on the nose and I would have liked more energy and delineation. The palate is well balanced with just the right amount of bitterness on the entry to lend tension. Cohesive, judiciously spiced and quite linear as it segues towards the finish, this should repay maturation in bottle. Tasted blind at the Burgfest tasting.In Bond£828.87 -
Vinous - Neal Martin (93)
The 2021 Chablis Valmur Grand Cru feels a bit reduced on the nose and I would have liked more energy and delineation. The palate is well balanced with just the right amount of bitterness on the entry to lend tension. Cohesive, judiciously spiced and quite linear as it segues towards the finish, this should repay maturation in bottle. Tasted blind at the Burgfest tasting.In Bond£92.00 -
Wine Advocate (94)
The 2023 Chablis Grand Cru Valmur is lovely, unfurling in the glass with notes of green orchard fruit, citrus zest, wet stones and oyster shell. Medium to full-bodied, satiny and racy, it's deep and saline, with as usual a quintessentially Chablisien profile.In Bond£78.00 -
Vinous (92-94)
The 2010 Chablis Vaudésir starts off rather cool and inward before it positively explodes on the mid-palate and finish. It is a beautiful, fleshy Chablis that impresses for its expansive volume and sheer pedigree.In Bond£973.00 -
Jasper Morris Inside Burgundy (92-94)
Fullish pale yellow. Powerful but discreet, not too sunny. There is a touch of coconut from the wood, definitely some yellow fruit, with a slightly smoky finish, very typical and quite lovely. Drink from 2025-2031. Tasted: June 2022In Bond£579.00 -
Jasper Morris Inside Burgundy (92-94)
Fullish pale yellow. Powerful but discreet, not too sunny. There is a touch of coconut from the wood, definitely some yellow fruit, with a slightly smoky finish, very typical and quite lovely. Drink from 2025-2031. Tasted: June 2022In Bond£328.00 -
Wine Advocate (93)
The 2022 Chablis Grand Cru Vaudésir is lovely, bursting with aromas of vine blossom, peach and pear. Medium to full-bodied, satiny and layered, it's suave and seamless, with a pretty, expressive profile that makes it one of the most charming wines in the range.In Bond£361.00 -
(12x75cl) 2023
Wine Advocate (93)
Exhibiting notes of sweet white peach, spring flowers, hazelnuts and pastry cream, Droin's 2023 Chablis Grand Cru Vaudésir is medium to full-bodied satiny and suave, with a quintessentially elegant, textural profile. It's even more expressive and aromatic than the 2022, despite its more recent bottling.In Bond£686.00 -
(12x75cl) 2021
Burghound (87-89)
Here too the nose is presently dominated by reduction and wood toast. More interesting are the sleek, intense and ultra-fresh middleweight plus flavors that possess excellent size, richness and power where the latter suffuses the sappy, muscular and saliva-inducing, moderately dry and compact finale. This very promising effort is going to need at least a decade to realize its full potential. Impressive. (92-95)/2031+In Bond£334.02 -
Burghound (88-91)
This is aromatically similar to the Petit Chablis though with more citrus elements in evidence. There is again good richness to the succulent and rounded medium-weight flavors that also exude a refreshing salinity on the clean, moderately dry and sneaky long finish that is slightly firmer. (88-91)/2026+In Bond£259.00 -
Vinous (89-91)
The 2022 Chablis Village has a crisp, focused bouquet with hints of pressed white flowers and wet stone. The elegant palate has flecks of white peach and apricot, balanced and lovely with a charming, precise finish. This is very capable and should age well in bottle.In Bond£240.00 -
Burghound (87-89)
Firm, and pungent, smoky reduction dominates the nose at present though there is good freshness and energy to the delicious, rich and sappy medium weight flavors that possess better backend balance. This should drink well young and with 2 to 4 years of keeping.In Bond£229.00
