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AM 89–91
WA 89–91
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Burgundy
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Chablis
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89-91 points Allen Meadows (Burghound): "A classic Chablis nose offers up plenty of saline and oyster shell-infused green fruit that complements well the detailed, racy and impressively pure middle weight flavors that possess a lovely minerality on the focused and linear finish. This is textbook Chablis from start to finish. Drink: 2015+. (Oct 2011)"
89-91 points Antonio Galloni (Wine Advocate): "The 2010 Chablis Vau de Vey is considerably cooler and more inward than the Beauroy, reflecting the personality of this cold, late-ripening site. The Vau de Vey shows excellent focus and verve in its intense white fruit, flowers and sea shells. Anticipated maturity: 2015-2025. (Aug 2011)"
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AM 92
WA 91
IWC 90
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Burgundy
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Chablis
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92 points and 'Outstanding,' Allen Meadows (Burghound): "(from Vaupoulent). Here the nose is quite dense with overtly ripe yet cool green fruit, lime and pronounced dried floral elements leading to seductively textured, mineral-infused and delicious flavors that possess a silky mouth feel on the well-defined and lingering finish. As good as this refined effort is, and yes, it's very good, it's not quite in the same league as the Montée de Tonnerre or Mont de Milieu. Drink: 2017+. (Sep 2012)"
91 points Antonio Galloni (Wine Advocate): "[$42 list] The 2010 Chablis Fourchaume wraps around the palate with layers of rich, inviting fruit. This is a more enveloping, round style of Chablis built on fruit rather than minerality. With its soft, seductive personality, the Fourchaume will drink nicely upon release. This is easily one of the more open and accessible of the Billaud-Simon 2010s. Anticipated maturity: 2012+. (Aug 2012)"
90 points Stephen Tanzer (International Wine Cellar): "Bright, pale green-tinged yellow. Good lift to the aromas of crystallized lemon peel, mango and kiwi. Then fat, round and sweet, offering good energy considering its thickness. Harmonious Chablis with a persistent flavor of candied pineapple accented by minerality. I much prefer the balance of this wine to the Mont de Milieu. At this point in our tasting, Bernard Billaud compared 2010 to 2002. (Jul 2012)"
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AM 94
WA 94
IWC 92
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Burgundy
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Chablis
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94 points Allen Meadows (Burghound): "(from a .47 ha parcel of 60+ year old vines). A highly expressive nose leaves absolutely no doubt where the underlying fruit was grown as this exudes almost as Chablis character as it's 2010 counterpart with an abundance of mineral reduction to the white flower and iodine-infused nose. There is fine detail to the powerful, concentrated and mineral-inflected flavors that possess superb length and seemingly an endless reserve of dry extract. Even though this is a big wine, even by the extraordinary standards of a typical Les Clos, this is like rolling rocks around in your mouth. Drink: 2016+. (Oct 2011)"
94+ points Antonio Galloni (Wine Advocate): "The 2009 Chablis Les Clos is playing its cards close to the vest, which is not surprising, as it was bottled a month ago. Though texturally elegant, the wine needs time for the aromas and flavors to come back to life. There is no denying the wine's harmonious finish though. My impression is that all this needs is time. Anticipated maturity: 2014-2022.
(Aug 2011)"
92 points Stephen Tanzer (International Wine Cellar): "Pale straw-yellow. Initially reticent nose opened nicely to show complex aromas of smoky minerality, snap pea, orange zest and wild herbs; reminded me a bit of gruner veltliner. Densely packed and powerful, with the minerality of the vineyard trumping the ripe vintage character. Offers impressive volume without weight and finishes long, tactile and palate-staining, with a faint bitterness. This will require bottle aging to harmonize its acidity and salty component. (Jul/Aug 2011)"
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AM 94
WA 94
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Burgundy
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Chablis
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94 points Allen Meadows (Burghound): "(from 80+ year old vines). A ripe and highly layered nose of spiced pear, sea breeze, iodine and shellfish hints complements ultra-elegant and pure middle weight flavors that possess excellent detail on the driving, palate staining and hugely long finish. This is one of the stars of the vintage and should be on your shopping list if the style of the vintage appeals to you. Drink: 2016+. (Oct 2011)"
94 points Antonio Galloni (Wine Advocate): "The 2009 Chablis Les Preuses comes across as bombastic next to the Vaudesir. Here the fruit is decidedly riper, richer and sweeter, which is felt not just in the flavor profile, but also in the wine's glycerin and weight. The Preuses is a large-scaled wine that desperately needs food to be fully appreciated. Anticipated maturity: 2012-2022. (Aug 2011)"
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AM 93
WA 93
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Burgundy
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Chablis
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93 points Allen Meadows (Burghound): "(from a .43 ha parcel of 40+ year old vines). A soupçon of exotic fruit adds breadth to the otherwise pure aromas of white peach, pear and lychee nut that merge seamlessly into rich, intense, powerful and palate staining full-bodied flavors that possess excellent concentration on the mineral-inflected and strikingly long finish. Drink: 2016+. (Oct 2011)"
93 points David Schildknecht (Wine Advocate): "[$75 list] The estate's 2009 Chablis Vaudesir is one of the more understated selections in this lineup. It is less minerally intense than some of the other wines, but makes up for that with its generous fruit and warm, radiant personality. This is another excellent choice for nearer term drinking, although I don't exclude the possibility that it may also age quite well given the freshness of the finish. Anticipated maturity: 2012-2019. (Oct 2011)"
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WA 90
IWC 89
AM 88
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Burgundy
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Chablis
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90 points Antonio Galloni (Wine Advocate): "[$25 list] The 2010 Chablis is all about crystalline purity, depth and nuance. Lemon, white flowers, slate and crushed rocks all meld together in the glass. The 2010 impresses for its fabulous balance and impeccable finish. This a striking wine within its peer group. Anticipated maturity: 2012+. (Aug 2012)"
89 points Stephen Tanzer (International Wine Cellar): "(bottled in July of 2011): Pale, green-tinged yellow. Hints of lemon and orange peel on the reticent nose. Juicy, steely village wine with attractive sweetness and density; in a distinctly firmer and more mineral style than the 2011. 'The point of 2010 is the salt and the soil,' noted Samuel Billaud. 'It's hard to get this character.' Finishes salty and long but with plenty of buffering ripe citrus fruit. (Jul 2012)"
88 points Allen Meadows (Burghound): "A ripe, fresh and expressive nose features notes of orange peel, white flowers, sea breeze, apricot and saline hints. There is excellent richness to the unusually full-bodied flavors that possess first-rate intensity before culminating in an ever-so-slightly bitter, austere and racy finish. I suspect that the bitterness will be a passing phase and if this can add depth with time in bottle, my score could be seen as unduly conservative. Drink: 2014+. (Oct 2012)"
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WA 91
IWC 90
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Burgundy
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Chablis
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91 points Antonio Galloni (Wine Advocate): "[$37 list] Billaud’s 2010 Chablis Fourneaux is quite immediate. There is plenty of minerality, but the fruit is so intense it dominates in the wine’s overall balance. The south-facing exposure and sunny microclimate of Fourneaux comes through in spades and yields a young wine that is accessible in its youth because of the sheer richness of the fruit. This is a very pretty 2010. Anticipated maturity: 2012+. (Aug 2012)"
90 points Stephen Tanzer (International Wine Cellar): "Bright pale yellow. Precise but subdued aromas of orange zest, crushed stone and minerals. Supple, silky and salty on the palate, with an austere chalky, almost metallic minerality that reminded me of Champagne. The rising finish shows some almost exotic lemon and orange flavors and a warmer, gentler minerality. (Jul 2012)"
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WA 94
JG 93
AM 92
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Burgundy
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Chablis
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94+ points Antonio Galloni (Wine Advocate): "[$40 list] Cool, inward and impeccably layered from start to finish, the 2010 Chablis Montee de Tonnerre impresses for its fabulous sense of balance and poise. Slate, crushed rocks, lime and white flowers are woven together in a fabric of unusual class and elegance. All the elements fuse together impeccably here. This is a gorgeous Chablis, but it will require patience. Today the 2010 is quite reticent, but the pedigree is evident. Anticipated maturity: 2014. (Aug 2012)"
93 points John Gilman (View From the Cellar): "The Montée de Tonnerre from Monsieur Billaud is produced from a parcel of thirty-year-old vines and is raised similarly to the Monts de Milieu, with twenty percent barrel fermentation and the remainder done in stainless. The excellent nose jumps from the glass in a classic expression of apple, grapefruit, lemon peel, chalky minerality, straw, perhaps just a whisper of vanilla from the barrel fermentation and a lovely topnote of beeswax. On the palate the wine is deep, full-bodied and very pure on the attack, with a fine core of fruit, excellent depth and focus and a very long, racy and precise finish. This is an excellent example of Montée de Tonnerre. 2016-2035. (Jun 2012)"
92 points Allen Meadows (Burghound): "While there is a trace of exotic fruit to the otherwise very pure aromas of white flower, citrus, wet stone and seaweed, this offers ample Chablis character. There is an attractive succulence to the fleshy middle weight flavors that exude a fine minerality on the clean, dry, linear and overtly saline-infused finish. Like the straight Chablis, this too evidences a hint of bitterness though it should pass in time. Drink: 2016+. (Oct 2012)"
91 points Stephen Tanzer (International Wine Cellar): "(10% of this wine was aged in a new Chassin barrel): Bright, light medium yellow. Slightly high-toned, complex nose combines fresh peach, toasted baguette, crushed oyster shell and smoky silex, lifted by a whiff of clove. Sweet on entry, then quite stony and a bit disjointed in the middle, closed today but showing very good energy. (Jul 2012)"
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AM 89–91
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Burgundy
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Chablis
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89-91 points Allen Meadows (Burghound): "(100% aged in 2 to 3 year old oak). Here the wood is more modulated with an elegant and relatively reserved mix of sea breeze, white fruit and a touch of toast that can also be found on the round, intense and penetrating medium full flavors that possess both excellent vibrancy and plenty of dry extract that really coats the palate on the solidly long finish. This isn't a big wine but rather one that works within the naturally more restrained character of Valmur. 2010+. (Oct 2007)"
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AM 89–91
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Burgundy
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Chablis
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89-91 points Allen Meadows (Burghound): "(100% aged in 2 to 3 year old oak). Here the wood is more modulated with an elegant and relatively reserved mix of sea breeze, white fruit and a touch of toast that can also be found on the round, intense and penetrating medium full flavors that possess both excellent vibrancy and plenty of dry extract that really coats the palate on the solidly long finish. This isn't a big wine but rather one that works within the naturally more restrained character of Valmur. 2010+. (Oct 2007)"
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W&S 90
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Burgundy
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Chablis
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90 points and 'Year's Best White Burgundy,' Wine & Spirits: "A classical Chablis from the fourth generation of this family domaine, this wine’s crisp green apple and bright lime flavors have fruit intensity that lasts. A central spine of acidity keeps it fresh and lively. For raw oysters now, or wood-roasted oysters if you age this for a few years. (Apr 2013)"
San Francisco Chronicle: "(12.5%): Young Romain Collet has taken over the estimable work of his father Gilles, a locally known talent. Let's hope the Collet name catches here: From the single Pargues parcel next to the premier crus Butteaux and Forest, this reveals surprisingly ripe quince and apricot amid deep flinty tones. That makes it a touch friendlier in all its mineral energy. Instantly pleasing. (5/6/12)"
The Collet family has cultivated wines in Chablis since the late 1700s. 27-year-old Romain now represents the fourth generation to run the winery. Les Pargues is raised in stainless steel and is very mineral driven.
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W&S 90
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Chablis
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90 points and 'Year's Best White Burgundy,' Wine & Spirits: "A classical Chablis from the fourth generation of this family domaine, this wine’s crisp green apple and bright lime flavors have fruit intensity that lasts. A central spine of acidity keeps it fresh and lively. For raw oysters now, or wood-roasted oysters if you age this for a few years. (Apr 2013)"
San Francisco Chronicle: "(12.5%): Young Romain Collet has taken over the estimable work of his father Gilles, a locally known talent. Let's hope the Collet name catches here: From the single Pargues parcel next to the premier crus Butteaux and Forest, this reveals surprisingly ripe quince and apricot amid deep flinty tones. That makes it a touch friendlier in all its mineral energy. Instantly pleasing. (5/6/12)"
The Collet family has cultivated wines in Chablis since the late 1700s. 27-year-old Romain now represents the fourth generation to run the winery. Les Pargues is raised in stainless steel and is very mineral driven.
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AM 90
JG 89
WA 89
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Burgundy
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Chablis
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90 points and 'Outstanding Top value,' Allen Meadows (Burghound): "(from domaine fruit). As with the two previous wines there is a trace of post-bottling sulfur in evidence though it's not enough to significantly mar the attractively complex nose that is classic Chablis in character. There is very good richness to the detailed but opulent flavors that remain focused and display plenty of finishing minerality. There is really lovely intensity to the dry and precise finish and overall, this offers terrific quality for a villages level wine. Recommended. Drink: 2015+. (Sep 2012)"
89+ points John Gilman (View From the Cellar): "The estate bottled example of Chablis AC from Domaine William Fèvre is also excellent in 2011 and, as is always the case here, offers up a bit more depth and structurally integrity than the Champs Royaux. The domaine’s parcel of vines that go into this villages bottling range from fifty to sixty years of age, so this is no weak-kneed AC bottling. The more reserved nose delivers scents of pink grapefruit, lime, snappy minerality, lemongrass, white flowers and a nice touch of oyster shell in the upper register. On the palate the wine is pure, full-bodied and rock solid at the core, with lovely focus and balance, racy acids and a very long, focused and classy finish. This is a very serious villages level Chablis! 2014-2025. (Nov/Dec 2012)"
89 points Antonio Galloni (Wine Advocate): "Readers will find a terrific wine for near-term drinking in the 2011 Chablis. Beautifully defined notes of smoke, gunflint, citrus and white peaches emerge from the glass. The 2011 Chablis shows lovely richness and depth for an entry-level wine. Layers of fruit build to the expressive, generous finish. This is a nicely balanced, harmonious Chablis, and a great introduction to the vintage. Didier Seguir makes the house’s Chablis mostly with left bank fruit. Anticipated maturity: 2012+. (Aug 2012)"
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AM 91
IWC 91
France
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Burgundy
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Chablis
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91 points Allen Meadows (Burghound): "An airy, pure and ultra-elegant nose offers up notes of dried white flowers, citrus rind and tidal pool where the latter also suffuses the quite finely detailed middle weight flavors that possess surprising richness on the precise, bone dry and lingering finish. I very much admire the exquisite balance and as Les Lys always is, this is a wine of finesse and subtlety. While this will certainly improve over the medium-term, there is enough mid-palate fat to allow this to be enjoyed young as well. Drink: 2016+. (Oct 2012)"
91 points Stephen Tanzer (International Wine Cellar): "Pale, bright green-yellow. The most exotic of these 2010s to this point, offering aromas of fresh apricot, creamy brioche and wild herbs. Fat, ripe and sweet in the mouth, offering palate-staining citrus and mineral flavors but a bit less energy than the Vaillons. Most impressive on the sweet, fruity aftertaste today, which shows a strong mineral edge and a hint of herbs. (Jul/Aug 2012)"
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AM 91–93
IWC 90–92
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Burgundy
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Chablis
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91-93 points and 'Sweet spot Outstanding,' Allen Meadows (Burghound): "(as of 2009, this is a domaine wine; from a .55 ha parcel). The differences in exposition between Mont de Milieu and Les Lys are really quite strikingly underscored as the fruit aromas here are so much riper and more obviously kissed by the sun, indeed to the point where there is an overt exoticism to the yellow orchard fruit aromas. Yet there is still excellent freshness and enough Chablis character to faithfully recall this wine's origins. There is impressive volume and power to the medium weight plus flavors that possess a plenitude of dry extract that coats the mouth on the intense, complex and lasting finish. This succulent effort should develop well over the next 5 to 7 years. Comments: Sweet spot Outstanding. Drink: 2016+. (Oct 2011)"
90-92 points Stephen Tanzer (International Wine Cellar): "(a domain bottling for the first time, as Fevre has rented this parcel and now does all the farming): Pale green-tinged yellow. Subtly complex aromas of ripe pear, medicinal herbs and musky citrus peel. Fat, sexy and opulent; can't match the Lys for cut but really coats the mouth. 'In a really stuffed right bank style,' notes Seguier. Good youthful finish shows a firming citrus edge. (Jul/Aug 2011)"
4 stars, 17.5/20 points, Decanter: "Intense and complex bouquet of citrus, nuts, flowers, apple and yellow fruit -- classic. Dense, powerful, tight and opulent wine with an earthy mineral tang creeping up on the aftertaste. It displays classic Chablis minerality and acidity on the finish. Drink: 2013-2018. Alc: 13%. (Jul 2012)"
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JG 94
AM 93
IWC 93
France
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Burgundy
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Chablis
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94+ points John Gilman (View From the Cellar): "The 2010 Montée de Tonnerre from Domaine William Fèvre had only been bottled two weeks before my visit, but still was showing very well indeed. The brilliantly complex nose soars from the glass in a blaze of grapefruit, lemon, apple, a touch of anise, chalky minerality and spring flowers. On the palate the wine is deep, full-bodied and very pure on the attack, with a sappy core of fruit, stunning focus and transparency, snappy acids and exceptional length and grip on the rapier-like finish. Given that this was only bottled two weeks ago, I am probably underestimating its absolute quality by a small margin! 2016-2045. (Nov/Dec 2011)"
93 points Allen Meadows (Burghound): "(from two .5 ha parcels divided between 1/3 Pied d’Aloup and the rest from Chapelot). A wonderfully elegant and highly expressive nose consists of white flower, oyster shell and iodine aromas that are very much in keeping with the powerful yet refined broad-scaled flavors that possess both excellent volume and concentration, all wrapped in an explosive and gorgeously long finish. The combination of punch and civility is most beguiling. 93/2017+. (Oct 2012)"
93 points Stephen Tanzer (International Wine Cellar): "[$60/750ml list] Bright, pale greenish-yellow. Aromas of lemon and crushed rock. Densely packed and sharply chiseled, with outstanding lift to the citrus, mint and powdered stone flavors. This utterly uncompromising wine offers a powerful sensation of terroir but is impossible to drink right now. Finishes extremely long, dry and pure, with superb stony lift. A great and eminently ageworthy premier cru. (Jul/Aug 2012)"
17.5/20 points Michael Edwards (The World of Fine Wine): "Pale, youthful color; very tight and fine, all the rocks and stones of Montée de Tonnerre shaping brooding, as yet closed, flavors. Lovely fruit to come. A keeper. (Issue #35; 2012)"
4 stars Decanter: "Fresh minerally nose. Very elegant, ripe, lively, juicy and fresh mouthful with a minerally acidity and lovely balance. Quite understated and should develop. Drink: 2012-2020. Alcohol: 12.5%. (Jul 2012)"
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JG 93
AM 90–92
IWC 91
France
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Burgundy
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Chablis
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93 points John Gilman (View From the Cellar): "The 2010 Montmains was bottled in early September. This is primarily Butteaux fruit, which gives it a bit more amplitude from the riper fruit tones that Butteaux typically attains, which coupled with the stunning minerality of the 2010 William Fèvre lineup makes for a very exciting wine. The wine offers up a superb nose of apple, lime, ripe pear, complex, chalky minerality, lime zest and apple blossoms. On the palate the wine is deep, full-bodied, complex and very, very minerally in profile for a Montmains bottling based so predominantly on Butteaux fruit. The finish is very long and racy, with great focus and cut. A beautiful bottle in the making. 2016-2040. (Nov/Dec 2011)"
90-92 points Allen Meadows (Burghound): "(a domaine wine composed of <50% Butteaux and then Forêts and Montmains proper in roughly equal amounts).As one would reasonably expect given the similar proportions, the nose closely resembles that of the négociant version except here there is more obvious citrus and oyster shell influence. This also is blessed with an abundance of acid-buffering dry extract on the mid-palate and it confers a wonderful mouth feel to the seemingly sweet flavors yet the beautifully persistent finish is quite dry. Worth considering. Drink: 2016+. (Oct 2011)"
91 points Stephen Tanzer (International Wine Cellar): "Pale yellow-green. Tight, pure nose offers lime, spices, fresh herbs and white pepper. Densely packed and sharply delineated, with lovely cut to the flavors of lemon-lime, spices, flowers and minerals. Finishes long and pure, with intense citrus flavors that leave the mouth refreshed. (Jul/Aug 2012)"
17/20 points Michel Bettane (The World of Fine Wine): "Scents of white flowers, then high-toned citrus fruits; ripe quite showy fruit, fine acidity, and a saline, mineral-driven finish. (Issue #35; 2012)"
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JG 92
IWC 92
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Chablis
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90-93 points Allen Meadows (Burghound): "(from <75% Vaillons with the remainder from Mélinots and Châtains). A complex and already open nose displays aromas of spice, lemon, iodine and dried rose petal that precedes the tight, detailed and well-concentrated medium-bodied flavors that possess an attractive sense of energy as well as underlying tension, all wrapped in a lightly mineral-driven, saline and impeccably well-balanced finish. A text book example. Comments: Outstanding. Drink: 2016+. (Oct 2011)"
92+ points John Gilman (View From the Cellar): "The 2010 Vaillons from William Fèvre had only been bottled two weeks prior to my visit, so I may be underrating it just a touch, despite the fact that it seemed to be showing quite well for so soon after the mise. The wine offers up a superb bouquet of pink grapefruit, lime, chalky minerality, a touch of orange and a bit of smokiness in the upper register. On the palate the wine is fullish, crisp and beautifully transparent, with a rock solid core of fruit, brisk acids and laser-like focus on the very long, snappy and limestone-driven finish. This is a very fine example of the vintage and the terroir of Vaillons. 2016-2040. (Nov/Dec 2011)"
92 points Stephen Tanzer (International Wine Cellar): " Pale, bright greenish yellow. Expressive aromas of pineapple, grapefruit, herbs, anise and peppermint. Suave and energetic on entry, then tight and sharply defined in the middle, with terrific mineral cut to the lemon and grapefruit flavors. Finer-grained than the Montmains but also a bit more austere today. Finishes juicy, vibrant and long. This really needs a good five or six years in the cellar. (Jul/Aug 2012)"
4 stars Decanter: "Very fresh bouquet of citrus. Needs time to evolve but it is a good example of that chalky, lean style of Chardonnay, unique to Chablis. It has good intensity and minerality and a long, spicy length. Drink: 2012-2018. Alc: 12.5%. (Jul 2012)"
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AM 92–94
IWC 91–92
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Burgundy
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92-94 points and 'Don't miss!' Allen Meadows (Burghound): "(90% was vinified in stainless with 10% in new oak followed by an élevage in 1 year old wood). The oak influence is a bit more restrained than I typically find with this wine as it does not interfere with the appreciation of the complex and beautifully layered nose of mineral reduction, seaweed, rose petal and soft spice nuances. There is excellent power, punch, intensity and detail to the large-scaled flavors that brim with palate soaking dry extract before terminating in an explosive, linear and tightly focused finish. This is bone dry and will clearly need a few years of cellar time but at this early stage is appears exceptionally promising. Drink: 2018+. (Sep 2012)"
91-92 points Stephen Tanzer (International Wine Cellar): "(20% vinified in new and one-year-old futs): Bright, light yellow-green. Slightly reduced nose shows a strong flinty minerality. Smooth, rich and quite dry, with flavors of pineapple, flowers and spices complicated by suggestions of resin and silex. Firm acidity and solid minerality leave the taste buds quivering on the very persistent finish. The most complete of these 2011 samples, and in the rather gentle style of the vintage. (Jul 2012)"
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IWC 91
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Chablis
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91 points Allen Meadows (Burghound): "(from Montmains proper and vinified in stainless but raised in wood). A discreet background application of wood sets off elegant, pure and agreeably fresh aromas of white flower, mineral reduction and tidal pool nuances that lead to vibrant, precise and mineral-inflected middle weight flavors that culminate in a citrusy and very dry, indeed even moderately austere finish. A wine of finesse that balances off a mildly sweet mid-palate against the notably dry finish. Lovely. Drink: 2016+. (Oct 2012)"
91 points Stephen Tanzer (International Wine Cellar): "Bright, pale yellow. Exotic orange marmalade and a hint of toast on the nose; obviously a bit of noble rot here. The palate offers an almost glyceral texture and an impression of sucrosite, but nicely integrated acidity gives it good energy. A premier cru with impressive volume and considerable early sex appeal, not to mention an old-viney richness. (Jul 2012)"
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90-92 points and 'Outstanding,' Allen Meadows (Burghound): "(from Montmains proper and vinified in stainless but raised in wood). A very pretty, even elegant nose displays notes of mineral reduction, white flowers and a hint of citrus influence. There is excellent detail and precision to the medium-bodied flavors that possess good verve on the linear, balanced and notably dry finish. This is really quite lovely and as it typically is, a wine of finesse. Drink: 2016+. (Sep 2012)"
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IWC 92–94
JG 93
WA 92–93
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93+ points John Gilman (View From the Cellar): "Whether the 2007 or 2008 vintage will ultimately produce the more classic example of Butteaux chez Raveneau is going to be a delicious question to debate over the coming years, as both wines are superb. The 2008 probably has a bit more mid-palate volume to it and the 2007 even a bit more raciness and cut, so it will be interesting to follow the two wines and see which one ultimately is the more complete and interesting in its old age. The 2007 Butteaux offers up a vibrant nose of grapefruit, lemon , a touch of anise, stunning minerality and a floral topnote redolent of lemon blossoms. On the palate the wine is deep, full-bodied and very pure and transparent, with a fine core, snappy acids and great length and grip on the focused and youthful finish. Fine juice that still needs a bit of time to fully blossom. 2015-2040. (Jan/Feb 2013)"
92-94 points Stephen Tanzer (International Wine Cellar): "Reticent nose shows more menthol and crushed stone than fruit. Then tactile and high-pitched in the mouth, with terrific acid grip and floral lift to frame its intense flavors of crushed stone, minerals and lemon. Finishes very long and brisk, with a resounding stony quality. (Jul/Aug 2009)"
92-93 points David Schildknecht (Wine Advocate): "aveneau’s 2007 Chablis Butteaux smells uncannily of the sea and beach detritus, marking the greatest imaginable contrast to the exotically, lushly-fruited aromas of the 2006. Brine, iodine, and things crustacean and bivalvular mark the palate here, too, along with refreshing lemon, bittersweet floral perfume, and hints of tart red berry. The suggestions of cask should prove well-integrated in the final assemblage (portions of the initial blend had, unsurprisingly, been returned to newer barrels than had others) and a long finish of truly lip-smacking and thought-provoking savor is assured over the better part of the next decade. (Dec 2009)"
92 points and 'Outstanding,' Allen Meadows (Burghound): "( it's fascinating to see the contrast between these three wines as both Butteaux and Forêts are sub-climats of Montmains; from 40+ year old vines). 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. Drink: 2013+. (Oct 2009)"
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JG 92
AM 91
France
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Burgundy
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Chablis
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92+ points John Gilman (View From the Cellar): "Along with the Forêt, the Montmains parcel of the Raveneaus is planted with the youngest vines of all these premier crus, as these vines are now just fifteen years of age. This simply makes the Montmains one of the more accessible premier crus in the lineup, and in 2007 it is superb, as it offers up a gorgeous, almost crystalline aromatic mélange of lemon, grapefruit, dried white flowers, beeswax and a great base of complex minerality. On the palate the wine is deep, full-bodied and beautifully balanced, with great focus and succulence on the attack, and then a huge, racy and minerally backend. As fine a vintage of Raveneau Montmains as I can ever recall tasting. 2012-2030. (Jan/Feb 2009)"
91 points and 'Outstanding,' Allen Meadows (Burghound): "(from relatively young vines based in Montmains proper). A beautifully expressive floral and spicy nose slides gracefully into elegant pure, chiseled and precise flavors that are angular without being hard while finishing with impeccable balance and length. This should be capable of aging extremely well yet require only 5 to 7 years to arrive at its apogee. An understated wine of finesse. Drink: 2013+. (Oct 2009)"
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