Burghound (91)

(from vines between 35 and 50 years of age evenly divided between parcels of Mélinots, Châtains and Roncières). A touch of reduction blurs the nuance of the markedly more floral-suffused nose that reveals additional notes of shellfish and just sliced citrus. The sleek, well-detailed and more refined middleweight flavors aren’t as powerful or rich yet I like the balance and overall sense of harmony. This understated effort is a Vaillons of finesse.

Decanter (95)

The vines here are aged between 50-80 years, and are planted on deep brown clay soil, interspersed with pebbles. A lovely example of Grenouilles, fermented and matured in stainless steel tanks only with some lees contact. Precise, focused and already very expressive, direct acidity but lots of purity. Will be bottled in May 2024 after 18 months or more.

Vinous (92-95)

The 2018 Chablis Les Clos Grand Cru is soft, silky and wonderfully understated, as wines from this site tend to be. Sweet perfumed overtones give the Clos its weightless, sensual feel, and yet there is plenty of depth in the wine that is just waiting to emerge. Lemon confit, mint, white pepper and wild flowers all come together in this ethereal, graceful and somewhat elusive Chablis.

Boasting a generous legacy of premium viticulture, the Louis Michel Chablis Grand Cru Vaudesir 2014 encapsulates the perfection of Burgundy's prestigious Chablis region. This distinguished offering hails from the esteemed Louis Michel & Fils estate, a family-run vineyard unyielding in tradition since 1850. Abiding by commitment to purity, the Chardonnay grapes are vinified in stainless steel, thus preserving a natural expression of the terroir.

Ripened in the sun-drenched amphitheatre of Vaudesir, the Chablis Grand Cru exudes a nuanced palette. Opulent aromas of white fruits marry harmoniously with undertones of brioche and vanilla. Its impressive structure, minerality and vibrant acidity culminate in an elegant finish, making the Louis Michel Chablis Grand Cru Vaudesir 2014 a captivating option for well-versed oenophiles. It's both a testament to the vineyard's sustainable approach and its profound understanding of Chablis's unique wine history, character and quality.

Vinous (93-95)

The 2022 Chablis Vaudésir Grand Cru comes from two parcels on the north-facing part of the climat, 60- and 70-year-old vines. It has a poised and focused bouquet with hints of white peach and praline infusing the minerally scents. Very composed and understated at first before gaining more intensity. The palate is well-balanced with tangy marmalade and quince, lovely depth and cohesion, equidistant between classicism and the generous, almost tropical nature of the 2022 vintage. Highly recommended.

Exotic and luxurious, the Louis Remy Morey-Saint-Denis 1er Cru Clos Ormes 2020 is a quintessentially Burgundian expression of the Pinot Noir grape. Harvested from century-old vines in Morey-Saint-Denis, a highly sought-after appellation in France's Côte de Nuits region, this wine embodies the lauded artistry of its venerated producer, Louis Remy. Remy's commitment to low-yield, high-quality viticulture is epitomised in this Premier Cru single vineyard masterpiece.

The 2020 vintage offered optimal growing conditions, rendering this wine a well-constructed symphony of layered complexities. Bottled unfiltered, the Louis Remy Morey-Saint-Denis 1er Cru Clos Ormes 2020 superbly balances intense forest fruit flavours with a velvety texture and a lingering finish imparted by 18 months aging in French oak barrels. Its seductive grace is underpinned by robust tannic structure, suggesting great longevity. A must-have addition for any discerning wine collector's cellar.