Billaud-Simon Chablis 1er cru Vaillons 2020

91-93 points Jasper Morris, MW: "This cuvée comes from almost all round Vaillons with the oldest vines being found in Séchets. Pale colour, a light stoniness backed by a little lemon and plum fruit, faintly lemon scented, a stony and steely central backbone, very typical of the vineyard, though the ripeness removes the most austere aspect of the finish. (Jul 2021)"

92 points Christy Canterbury, MW (TimAtkin.com) (2022).

92 points La Revue du Vin de France: "Nice note of bergamot on the nose of the premier cru Les Vaillons, a full-bodied but vigorous and balanced wine, with a dense texture and a saline and worked finish. (2023)"

90-92 points Allen Meadows (Burghound): "(from Séchet, Roncières, Châtains, Mélinots and Vaillons proper). Here too there is just enough wood present to bear mentioning on the more floral and spicier aromas of citrus blossom and mineral reduction. The delicious and almost painfully intense flavors are beautifully well-detailed while possessing a lovely texture on the sneaky long, saline and refreshing finish. Drink: 2026+. (Oct 2021)"