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(from Les Pargues). “A somewhat more classic nose of ripe green fruit nuanced by hints of iodine complements rich, clean and correct middle weight flavors that possess good punch and noticeably backend minerality. A solid villages with good energy, 88.” Burghound
2005 Chablis 1er Cru 'Les Vaillons'
“(100% from Séchet). Very elegant, even a little backward at the moment, very mineral. The palate is super-direct with diamond like precision and clarity and the mineral extract drives this wine on and on as does the bracing lemon acidity.
2005 Chablis 1er Cru 'Montée de Tonnerre'
This is back in the mineral and more ‘cut’ character of Chablis; very fine and elegant at the moment the palate is sneakily full with good concentration and depth, I really like the pure and long finish on the wine too.
2005 Chablis 1er Cru 'Mont de Milieu' Vieille Vigne
This is more in the spicy range with riper stone fruit notes and less mineral. Spicy and gently honeyed flavors – a very round and rich texture with a spicy finishing accent.
2005 Chablis Grand Cru 'Vaudesir'
''(from a .43 ha parcel of 40 year old vines). Here there is a mix of ripe white peach, exotic notes and orchard fruits that combine with authoritative, rich and palate staining full-bodied flavors that convey a real sense of volume and power on the concentrated and hugely persistent finish. At first glance, this is less obviously Chablis in character until one arrives at the iodine and oyster shell finish and it’s immediately clear that this cannot be from the Côte d’Or. A beautiful effort. 91/2012+” Allen Meadows (Burghound)
2003 Chablis Grand Cru “Les Preuses”
“(from 80+ year old vines that Billaud says suffered greatly from the heat). The very forward nose is a blend of Chablis green fruit and minerality with the succulence and ripeness of orchard fruit aromas that introduce powerful, dense, somewhat warm broad-scaled flavors that end in notes of bitter lemon and super length. This is somewhat disjointed at present but if it harmonizes, my range may be conservative as the material is clearly first rate. (90) 2006+” Allen Meadows (Burghound)
2005 Chablis Grand Cru “Les Preuses”
“(from 80+ year old vines). A wonderfully stylish wine and as is usually the case, the nose isn’t quite as ripe as the Vaudésir with green fruit, citrus and wet stone notes leading to rich, full and generous flavors that are focused, delineated and ultra pure, particularly on the palate drenching and mildly austere finish as this possesses buckets of sève. A stunner of a wine and recommended. 92/2012+'' (Burghound)
2003 Chablis Grand Cru “Les Clos”
“(from a 0.47 ha parcel of 60+ year old vines that gave yields of only 25 hl/ha). Exceptionally elegant and fine green fruit aromas that are a good deal less expressive showcase rich, round and punchy flavors that are almost thick if not particularly precise. There is an unmistakable saline quality here which seems to complement the natural minerality of a fine Les Clos. Impressive in every respect. (91) 2007+” Burghound
2005 Chablis Grand Cru “Les Clos”
“(from a .47 ha parcel of 60+ year old vines). While qualitatively its equal, the Les Clos delivers an entirely different drinking experience from the Preuses. Superbly elegant and high-toned white fruit aromas laced with hints of spice and oyster shell give way to bigger, richer, fuller and more powerful full-bodied flavors that are almost painfully intense on the explosively long and minerally finish. As Chablis goes, even among the grands crus, this is a big wine but the balance is absolutely impeccable and like the Preuses, recommended. 92/2012+” Allen Meadows (Burghound)
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