Raveneau Chablis 1er cru Vaillons 2012

94 points Antonio Galloni (Vinous): "The 2012 Chablis Vaillons is precise and utterly crystalline. The weight and texture of Vaillons are on full display, but at the same time, there is weightlessness and pure sense of grace in the 2012 that is simply captivating. The last year has been very kind to the Vaillons, which today is stunning. I imagine the Vaillons will drink well early because of its inherent richness, but it also has enough stuffing to drink well for a number of years. What a gorgeous wine this is. Drink: 2016+. (Aug 2014)"

92-94 points Neal Martin (Wine Advocate): "The 2012 Chablis 1er Cru Vaillons has a strict walnut and granite-scented nose with just a hint of tobacco (not often found in white wines.) The palate is extremely well-balanced and spicier than the 2013. The longer this remains in the mouth, the more vibrant and excitable it becomes, finishing in some style with shimmering lemongrass and lime zest. Excellent. Drink 2015-2026. (Aug 2014)"

93 points John Gilman (View From the Cellar): "The 2012 Domaine Raveneau Vaillons is absolutely superb, with the perception of early minerality a bit more dramatic than in the Montmains or Forêt. The wine jumps from the glass in a complex and vibrant mélange of pink grapefruit, lemon, a touch of pear, chalky minerality, citrus peel and just a hint of the anise to come with bottle age. On the palate the wine is very pure, complex and full-bodied, with impressive, nascent complexity, outstanding mid-palate depth, snappy acids and great backend mineral drive on the long and focused finish. This is a dynamite vintage of this oft-overlooked, fine premier cru in the Raveneau stables. 2018-2035. (Nov/Dec 2013)"