2023 Vincent Dauvissat Chablis Premier Cru Vaillons [WA92-95][D93][BH91-93]

Producer: Domaine Vincent Dauvissat  Region: Chablis, Burgundy, France Varietal: Chardonnay Year: 2023   Wine Advocate, 92-95 Points  "Informed by deeper soil than Séchet, the 2023 Chablis 1er Cru Vaillons opens from the glass with aromas of honeysuckle, white peach, tangerine and smoke. Extroverted, full-bodied and textural, with a chalky grip and saline finish, Vaillons is more open-knit than its neighbor Séchet. However, this youthful charm can be deceitful, as, based on my experience enjoying this cuvée 10 or even 15 years after harvest, it always richly rewards patience."  Decanter, 93 Points  "The 2023 Vaillons from Dauvissat has a fresh, lemony snap on the initial attack and hints at something more decadent, such as fresh almond and hawthorn flowers. The vibrant acidity on the palate enlivens the wine and drives it to a dynamic finish. The grapes for this bottling are from the lieux-dits Châtains and Beugnons, part of the Vaillons umbrella appellation, on the left bank; Dauvissa