94 points John Gilman (View From the Cellar): "The 2021 Butteaux 'Vieilles Vignes' had not yet been bottled and was showing beautifully as a result. The deep and pure bouquet jumps from the glass in a blend of pear, green apple, fresh lime, straw, a nice touch of smokiness, citrus zest and a complex base of chalky minerality. On the palate the wine is pure, full-bodied, complex and mineral-driven, with zesty acids, impeccable balance and a long, focused and bouncy finish. Fine, fine juice. 2025-2050. (Nov/Dec 2022)"
94 points Christy Canterbury, MW (TimAtkin.com): "Luckily, this parcel is lower than the rest of the domaine's vines, so it wasn't covered in snow. It is focused, peppery, tingly with citrus and concentrated through and through with pure fruit. Guillaume says that the Vieilles Vignes generally sells at 25% more than the classic Butteaux...and while I'm happy to drink either, I'm certainly happy to pay the upcharge for this clearly stellar example of Butteaux. (2023)"
94 points Andy Howard, MW (Decanter): "Louis Michel's old-vine Butteaux comes from vines with an average age of 65 years (45 years in the 'standard' bottling). The soil here is white clay - very dense in texture and poorly drained. An excellent balance of power and richness here with lemon/lime notes on the palate, all kept taut and in line by the vibrant hit of acidity. This could compare favorably with many a grand cru. Drinking Window: 2025-2030. (10/17/22)"
91-93 points Jasper Morris, MW (Inside Burgundy): "This plot is lower down and had less snow, so not so badly hit as the regular Butteaux. A light lemon colour with a green tint. The bouquet is more perfumed than the straight Butteaux bottling. The wine though has retained its Chablisian character throughout with a fresher rather than softer finish, and impeccable length. An elegant rendition of this key wine at the domaine. Drink from 2025-2030. (Jun 2022)"
92+ points William Kelley (Wine Advocate): "The 2021 Chablis 1er Cru Butteaux Vieilles Vignes is as usual one of the highlights of the range, unwinding in the glass with aromas of peach, ripe citrus oil and beeswax mingled with hints of toasted nuts and reduction. Medium to full-bodied, ample and satiny, it's pure and precise, with racy acids and a saline finish. Now bottled under Diam, this will reward some bottle age. Drink: 2025-2045. (9/7/23)"
Bill Nanson (Burgundy Report): "(The old vines here are a little lower on the hill and didn’t get the snow so there was a bit more volume here – or at least enough to fill a tank!) Pretty high tones but a narrow nose today. There’s some gas to take into account, there’s a little less volume too, but what a fine and bubbling core of complexity here. A gorgeous line of persistent finishing flavour – simply beautiful. Bravo! (4/30/23)"
94 points Christy Canterbury, MW (TimAtkin.com): "Luckily, this parcel is lower than the rest of the domaine's vines, so it wasn't covered in snow. It is focused, peppery, tingly with citrus and concentrated through and through with pure fruit. Guillaume says that the Vieilles Vignes generally sells at 25% more than the classic Butteaux...and while I'm happy to drink either, I'm certainly happy to pay the upcharge for this clearly stellar example of Butteaux. (2023)"
94 points Andy Howard, MW (Decanter): "Louis Michel's old-vine Butteaux comes from vines with an average age of 65 years (45 years in the 'standard' bottling). The soil here is white clay - very dense in texture and poorly drained. An excellent balance of power and richness here with lemon/lime notes on the palate, all kept taut and in line by the vibrant hit of acidity. This could compare favorably with many a grand cru. Drinking Window: 2025-2030. (10/17/22)"
91-93 points Jasper Morris, MW (Inside Burgundy): "This plot is lower down and had less snow, so not so badly hit as the regular Butteaux. A light lemon colour with a green tint. The bouquet is more perfumed than the straight Butteaux bottling. The wine though has retained its Chablisian character throughout with a fresher rather than softer finish, and impeccable length. An elegant rendition of this key wine at the domaine. Drink from 2025-2030. (Jun 2022)"
92+ points William Kelley (Wine Advocate): "The 2021 Chablis 1er Cru Butteaux Vieilles Vignes is as usual one of the highlights of the range, unwinding in the glass with aromas of peach, ripe citrus oil and beeswax mingled with hints of toasted nuts and reduction. Medium to full-bodied, ample and satiny, it's pure and precise, with racy acids and a saline finish. Now bottled under Diam, this will reward some bottle age. Drink: 2025-2045. (9/7/23)"
Bill Nanson (Burgundy Report): "(The old vines here are a little lower on the hill and didn’t get the snow so there was a bit more volume here – or at least enough to fill a tank!) Pretty high tones but a narrow nose today. There’s some gas to take into account, there’s a little less volume too, but what a fine and bubbling core of complexity here. A gorgeous line of persistent finishing flavour – simply beautiful. Bravo! (4/30/23)"
| Product SKU | 348110 |
| Producer | Michel/Louis |
| Country | France |
| Region | Burgundy |
| SubRegion | Chablis |
| Varietal | Chardonnay |
| Designation | Premier Cru|Vieilles Vignes |
| Vintage | 2021 |
| Size | 750ml |
| Color | White |
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