Bessin/Jean-Claude Chablis Grand Cru Valmur 2019

96+ points William Kelley (Wine Advocate): "The 2019 Chablis Grand Cru Valmur is another superb cuvée from Bessin. Wafting from the glass with notes of Anjou pear, crisp stone fruit, white flowers, pastry cream and wet stones. Full-bodied, layered and multidimensional, it's textural and chiseled, with huge depth at the core and a long, resonant finish. As is often the case, this is one of the finest wines of the vintage. Drink: 2025-2045. (Aug 2021)"

92-95 points/'Don't miss!' Allen Meadows (Burghound): "(from a 2-ha parcel of very old vines - Bessin is not exactly sure how old they are but he claims they are the Domaine's oldest vines; 20% of the blend was vinified in oak). Here the wood treatment is more discreet and easily allows the sea breeze, quinine and citrus-inflected aromas to be appreciated. There is once again very good size, weight and volume to the intense, mineral-driven and overtly powerful flavors that already possess excellent complexity on the superbly long and well-balanced finale. This too is clearly built-to-age and a wine that's going to need at least some. In short, this is terrific and well worth searching out provided you have the discipline to cellar it for at least a few years. Drink: 2029+. (Nov 2020)"