92-94 points Jasper Morris, MW (Inside Burgundy): "25 hl/ha. Fine pale lemon colour. The nose has an elegance that is really impressive in this vintage. Very clean yet with complexity, particularly towards the back. More in white fruit with less of the citrus, impressive detail behind. What delicacy, what class! Drink from 2025-2030. (Jun 2022)"
92-94 points Neal Martin (Vinous): "The 2021 Chablis Vaillons Vieilles Vignes 1er Cru, matured only in stainless steel, has a slightly more chalky bouquet with fine mineralité and tension. The palate is well-defined with crisp acidity, more weight and amplitude than the Montmains, likewise more persistent on the finish. What a superb Vaillons in a vintage where the climat struggled a little. 2024-2040. (Sep 2022)"
91-93 points/'Sweet Spot/Outstanding,' Allen Meadows (Burghound): "(from Vaillons proper). A slightly cooler and more elegant nose features notes of white pepper, citrus peel, wet stone and an abundance of classic Chablis elements. There is outstanding intensity to the overtly mineral-driven flavors that don't possess quite the same density, yet the cuts-like-a-knife finish delivers even better length as well as more developed depth. Impressive. Drink: 2028+. (Oct 2022)"
92 points Christy Canterbury, MW (TimAtkin.com) (2023).
92-94 points Neal Martin (Vinous): "The 2021 Chablis Vaillons Vieilles Vignes 1er Cru, matured only in stainless steel, has a slightly more chalky bouquet with fine mineralité and tension. The palate is well-defined with crisp acidity, more weight and amplitude than the Montmains, likewise more persistent on the finish. What a superb Vaillons in a vintage where the climat struggled a little. 2024-2040. (Sep 2022)"
91-93 points/'Sweet Spot/Outstanding,' Allen Meadows (Burghound): "(from Vaillons proper). A slightly cooler and more elegant nose features notes of white pepper, citrus peel, wet stone and an abundance of classic Chablis elements. There is outstanding intensity to the overtly mineral-driven flavors that don't possess quite the same density, yet the cuts-like-a-knife finish delivers even better length as well as more developed depth. Impressive. Drink: 2028+. (Oct 2022)"
92 points Christy Canterbury, MW (TimAtkin.com) (2023).
| Product SKU | 346584 |
| Producer | Billaud/Samuel |
| Country | France |
| Region | Burgundy |
| SubRegion | Chablis |
| Varietal | Chardonnay |
| Designation | Premier Cru|Vieilles Vignes |
| Vintage | 2021 |
| Size | 750ml |
| Color | White |
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