94 points Antonio Galloni (Vinous): "The 2017 Chablis Vaillons 1er Cru is bright, precise and beautifully sculpted. Petrol, graphite and white flowers give the Vaillons an exotic feel that is really beguiling. Pliant and also chiseled, the Vaillons impressed with its alluring beauty and exceptional balance. Although the 2017 is going to need a number of years to be at its very finest, it is also really impressive today. Drink: 2022-2037. (Jan 2020)"
94 points (17/20) La Revue du Vin de France: "Dense and slender, Vaillons offers more volume but also has more in reserve. (2020)"
92-94 points Jasper Morris, MW: "Pale in colour again, dry on the nose again, then more sumptuous fruit behind before tailing in to the classical finish. Sublime purity and intensity, absolutely typical of its terroir. (May 2018)"
93 points William Kelley (Wine Advocate): "Aromas of fresh peach, white flowers and mint introduce the 2017 Chablis 1er Cru Vaillons, the most expressive and outgoing wine in Dauvissat's 2017 collection. On the palate, it's medium to full-bodied, satiny and supple, with an elegantly textural attack, a layered core and a saline finish. If any readers intend to drink their Dauvissat premiers crus in the flush of youth, this is the bottling they should seek out. Drink: 2023-2040. (Aug 2019)"
92-93 points James Suckling: "More waxy, fresh apples and some pear nuances here. A chalky refined nose with very very pure white peaches. Steely, too. Softer, more plush and smooth. More topsoil here, so it delivers more weight. The length is impressive. Succulent, long lime and grapefruit flavors. Some pastry to close. Try from 2020. (8/31/18)"
92 points Allen Meadows (Burghound): "A lightly exotic nose consists of pure white orchard fruit and muscat nuances that display background hints of floral character, mineral reduction, matchstick and seaweed. The rich, round, succulent and concentrated middle weight flavors possess an opulent but balanced finish where the minerality really comes to the fore. While still quite young, it's not so tightly wound as to be unapproachable now even if it's clear that there is more development potential on tap. Lovely. Drink: Try from 2027+. (Jul 2023)"
94 points (17/20) La Revue du Vin de France: "Dense and slender, Vaillons offers more volume but also has more in reserve. (2020)"
92-94 points Jasper Morris, MW: "Pale in colour again, dry on the nose again, then more sumptuous fruit behind before tailing in to the classical finish. Sublime purity and intensity, absolutely typical of its terroir. (May 2018)"
93 points William Kelley (Wine Advocate): "Aromas of fresh peach, white flowers and mint introduce the 2017 Chablis 1er Cru Vaillons, the most expressive and outgoing wine in Dauvissat's 2017 collection. On the palate, it's medium to full-bodied, satiny and supple, with an elegantly textural attack, a layered core and a saline finish. If any readers intend to drink their Dauvissat premiers crus in the flush of youth, this is the bottling they should seek out. Drink: 2023-2040. (Aug 2019)"
92-93 points James Suckling: "More waxy, fresh apples and some pear nuances here. A chalky refined nose with very very pure white peaches. Steely, too. Softer, more plush and smooth. More topsoil here, so it delivers more weight. The length is impressive. Succulent, long lime and grapefruit flavors. Some pastry to close. Try from 2020. (8/31/18)"
92 points Allen Meadows (Burghound): "A lightly exotic nose consists of pure white orchard fruit and muscat nuances that display background hints of floral character, mineral reduction, matchstick and seaweed. The rich, round, succulent and concentrated middle weight flavors possess an opulent but balanced finish where the minerality really comes to the fore. While still quite young, it's not so tightly wound as to be unapproachable now even if it's clear that there is more development potential on tap. Lovely. Drink: Try from 2027+. (Jul 2023)"
| Product SKU | 336928 |
| Producer | Dauvissat/Vincent |
| Country | France |
| Region | Burgundy |
| SubRegion | Chablis |
| Varietal | Chardonnay |
| Designation | Premier Cru |
| Vintage | 2017 |
| Size | 750ml |
| Color | White |
| ABV | 13.0% |
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