Albert Bichot : Chablis 1er cru "Les Vaillons" Dom. Long-Depaquit 2023

Excellent concentration and ripe fruit are balanced by the typical Chablis mineral and citrus character and backed by vivid acidity. It’s medium-bodied, well balanced, quite smooth, almost broad in texture with a lingering finish. A portion was fermented in neutral oak. From organically grown grapes. Drink now or hold.

A sleek, racy style, with a stony underpinning, along with lemon, apple, earth and celery flavors. There’s viscosity midpalate, and the finish is long. A white with gravitas that needs time. Best from 2027 through 2040. 7,937 cases made, 500 cases imported.