The Premier Cru Vaillons is one of 40 Premier Cru sites in Chablis. It lies on the left bank of the Serein river on Kimmeridgian limestone soils and is close to the Premier Cru Montmains. Vaillons is one of the largest and most well known of the Chablis Premier Cru. | |
Available Vintages | 2023 2022 2021 |
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Other vintages | 2019 2018 2017 2016 2015 2014 2012 2011 2010 2009 2008 |
Tasting note |
This wine has inviting aromas of flint, peach and citrus. The palate is dry with richly textured mouth feel, with citrus, white peach and floral notes. The finish is intense and long with a lingering minerality.
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Awards and Accolades |
Silver, 91pts, Decanter World Wine Awards 2016Lovely citrus fruit intensity with limestone and oyster shell nuances. This is followed on the viscous palate by layers of wild field fruit and a fine mineral persistence. The acidity is mellow and friendly. |
Region | Chablis |
Grape variety | Chardonnay |