Vinous (90-92)

The 2021 Chablis Vaulorent 1er Cru replaces the Vaillons this year and Billaud's supplier could not deliver - only two barrels-worth. It has a taut and crisp bouquet with green apple and light wild peach aromas. The palate is firm with nice acidity; it's linear and correct with hints of white peach and pear towards the pretty finish. Very fine.

Vinous (90-93)

(tasted from a smaller stainless steel tank; this had previously been aging in barriques Very ripe aromas of peach and vanilla. Sweet, fat and fine-grained, with a distinctly silky texture to the apricot and almond flavors. Rather muscular and quite classically dry, and yet there's a suggestion of exotic ripeness throughout.

Jasper Morris Inside Burgundy (95)

5 Star Wine. Mid lemon yellow. Immediately the nose has an extra lift over and above the Clos, the Preuses is powerful and spicy but also with a purity and elegant energy as well. There is a stunning intensity of fruit here with such a lift of energy. Fabulous dry extract and real length. Drink from 2029-2040. Tasted Jul 2024.

Jasper Morris Inside Burgundy (95)

5 Star Wine. Mid lemon yellow. Immediately the nose has an extra lift over and above the Clos, the Preuses is powerful and spicy but also with a purity and elegant energy as well. There is a stunning intensity of fruit here with such a lift of energy. Fabulous dry extract and real length. Drink from 2029-2040. Tasted Jul 2024.

Jasper Morris Inside Burgundy (94)

Lemony colour. A touch of the wet wool reduction, more usual on a wine with greater age, but not in itself suggesting evolution. This wet wool aromatic is really just a sulphur compound, I believe. Then very spicy behind with a raft of white fruit energy and good acidity. Hangs on in well, plenty of latent concentration, just closed at the moment. Drink from 2028-2038. Tasted Jul 2024.

Vinous (88)

The 2019 Chablis Tête d'Or has a composed bouquet of yellow plum, crushed rock and light fumé scents that uncoil in the glass. The palate is well balanced with a fine bead of acidity. The oak barrel underpins this Chablis but doesn't obscure the terroir expression, though I would still afford it 12–18 months in bottle.

Vinous (88)

The 2020 Chablis Tête d'Or derives only domaine fruit, and unlike the regular Chablis, it is aged a little longer with 25-30% barrels, mixed used and new with some 500-litre casks. It offers orchard fruit, touches of pressed white flowers on the nose and fine presence, but it's just missing a little personality. The palate is well balanced with fine acidity, green apples with a touch of pear and a nice steely finish, albeit just missing a little length.

Burghound (89)

(from 2 parcels situated in the village of Bas de Chapelot raised in 25 to 30% five+ year old wood). A discreet dollop of wood sets off a similar set of aromas that offer a hint of wet stone. The mouthfeel of the medium weight flavors is also sleek and vibrant with a slightly finer texture that carries over to the balanced, youthfully austere and slightly more compact finale. This is very good for its level and worth considering.

Embark on a luxury journey with the exquisite Buisson-Charles Chablis 1er Cru A Gauche du Serein 2022. This refined French white wine, artisanally crafted by the Buisson-Charles family in Burgundy, is marked with a distinction expressing centuries of winemaking tradition. From a vineyard on the left bank of the Serein River, it is a grand representation of the Chablis terroir, known for its prominent limestone soils.

Matured under careful precision, this Chablis 1er Cru imbues an intricate balance of freshness and power. Displaying a golden hue, it titillates the palate with notable flinty minerality and harmonious flavours of citrus and green apple. Its subtle hint of oak, a testimony to its meticulous ageing, results in a persistent finish.

Rare and delightful, the Buisson-Charles Chablis 1er Cru A Gauche du Serein 2022 is indeed an exemplar of fine wine that resonates with the passion and lineage of its artisan creators. Enjoy every sip of this captivating symphony in a glass.

The Charlene et Laurent Pinson Chablis Grand Cru Preuses 2021 truly embodies the legacy of the artisan Pinson family, who have been crafting esteemed wines in the heart of Chablis since 1640. This treasured nectar comes from a prestigious parcel of the Pinson's vineyards in Burgundy, France - the distinguished Grand Cru Preuses. Made through meticulous viticulture, this Chablis is a manifestation of the unique Kimmeridgian soil, rich in marine fossils.

Derived from 100% Chardonnay, the 2021 vintage offers unrivalled freshness and minerality. Expect hints of white flowers, citrus and brioche on the nose, while the palate revels in complex layers of ripe fruit, oyster shell and a vibrant, lingering finish. Notably, the Charlene et Laurent Pinson Chablis Grand Cru Preuses 2021 is reflective of a sustainable approach, the Pinsons cultivate their vines with organic and biodynamic practices, ensuring the authenticity of their terroir is masterfully preserved.

Vinous (91-93)

The 2018 Chablis Vaillons 1er Cru, blended from six parcels, is pure, focused and taut, all while expressing the natural richness of the year. Lemon confit, white flowers, white pepper, mint and a kiss of French oak add striking aromatic top notes to match the wine's linear, energetic feel. The Vaillons has a surprising amount of freshness and lift, with bright saline notes that extend the finish. I suspect the opulence of the year will emerge more fully over time, but this is nevertheless a fine showing.

Jasper Morris Inside Burgundy (91)

Pale lemon colour. Not so intense on the nose, but it certainly is on the palate. On the one hand with a very pure stony backbone, on the other the oak (30%) is quite present at the finish, arguably a fraction too much to suit the character of Vaillons. There is undeniable persistence, though, as the fruit keeps on coming back, and the oak will surely fade into the background. Drink from 2027-2032. Tasted Jun 2024.

Burghound (87-90)

A mildly fruity nose reflects additional notes of quinine, citrus and ocean breeze. The racy and nicely detailed medium weight flavors that flash a touch of youthful austerity on the refreshing medium dry finale. This should drink well relatively early on.

Jasper Morris Inside Burgundy (89-91)

Purchases from two growers, the same plots every year. Clear pale lemon and lime. A lovely very open nose, extremely charming. Fresh and surprisingly chiselled given the seeming richness of the nose, finishes with lemon meringue pie. To bottle end August Drink from 2025-2028. Tasted Jun 2024.