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Vaillons Chablis 1er Cru Chardonnay

8.725 ratings
8.810 pro ratings
Chablis, Burgundy, France
Chardonnay
Duck, Shellfish, Goose, Mushrooms, Manchego & Parmesan, Game, Pork, Squash & Root Vegetables, Chicken, Turkey, Cheddar & Gruyere, Meaty & Oily Fish, White Fish, Shellfish, Crab & Lobster, Cream Sauces
Top Notes For
Ivonne Nill

If there is such a thing as great value in Chablis, this is it. Lactic, lanolin, yeasty aromas with honeysuckle, great acidity, chalkiness, and plain delicious if simple.

If there is such a thing as great value in Chablis, this is it. Lactic, lanolin, yeasty aromas with honeysuckle, great acidity, chalkiness, and plain delicious if simple.

2 people found it helpfulJun 19th, 2016
S Butterfield

Sommelier Flask Fine Wines

9.1

Full on mineral zing. A hint of weight and cream on the finish. Solid. Austere. Hints of greatness to come.

Full on mineral zing. A hint of weight and cream on the finish. Solid. Austere. Hints of greatness to come.

2 people found it helpfulFeb 4th, 2016
Daron Watson

this is possibly the weakest example of a 1er Cru Chablis I've ever had...

this is possibly the weakest example of a 1er Cru Chablis I've ever had...

May 20th, 2016
Cathy Corison

Owner/Winemaker Corison Winery

8.8

Snappy. Simple.

Snappy. Simple.

Jan 27th, 2016
Ben Franco

Owner Winedown cafe & wine bar

9.0

Perfect! Mineral driven nose...light citrus notes..full and rich yet with a light footprint

Perfect! Mineral driven nose...light citrus notes..full and rich yet with a light footprint

May 31st, 2015
Shawnee Kennedy

I was hoping this would be more crisp. It seemed a little flabby. 😕

I was hoping this would be more crisp. It seemed a little flabby. 😕

Dec 24th, 2015
Eric Crane

Sommelier & Educator Empire Wine Distributors

9.1

Eric had this 9 years ago

Eric had this 9 years ago

Nov 10th, 2015
Dustin Cano

Wine Buyer Meritage Wine Market

8.8

Dustin had this 10 years ago

Dustin had this 10 years ago

Feb 11th, 2015
David Musser

Sommelier The Little Nell

8.5

David had this 10 years ago

David had this 10 years ago

Jan 10th, 2015
GaYoung Kim

Graileys Fine Wines. Sommelier. Broker

8.9

GaYoung had this 11 years ago

GaYoung had this 11 years ago

Mar 12th, 2014