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Vinous (91)
The 2019 Chablis Vaillons 1er Cru has a less flamboyant bouquet than its peers. This feels more reserved and flinty, though very nicely defined and focused. The palate is well balanced, with the weight and density I look for in a Vaillon, and a little spicier than the Vosgros. A touch of lemongrass and a hint of green olive appear toward the finish. Fine.HK$845.00 -
(2x75cl) 2020Vinous (90-92)
The 2020 Chablis Vaillons 1er Cru has a flinty, focused, energetic nose that feels more harmonious than the preceding Côte de Léchet. The palate is taut, fresh and saline in the mouth, showing great depth and concentration toward the finish. This will be worth looking out for.HK$1,175.00 -
(2x75cl) 2021Vinous - Neal Martin (92)
The 2021 Chablis Vaillons 1er Cru has a bit of reduction on the nose, though there is complexity behind that veil and more mineralité as it opens in the glass. The palate is vibrant and engaging, very well balanced with just a hint of dried honey, though it retains poise and tension. Hints of orange pith and lemongrass furnish the finish. This is very promising. Tasted blind at the Burgfest tasting.HK$1,020.00 -
Burghound (89)
(from 5 different lieux-dits that saw 15% of new and one-year old wood). A slightly cooler if still ripe nose reflects notes of white pepper, plenty of citrus influence and discreet shellfish nuances. Here too the palate impression of the middleweight flavors is one of richness and generosity yet the supporting acidity is both a little firmer and a bit brighter as well. This delicious effort could use better depth but more should reasonably develop with a few years of aging.HK$3,335.00 -
Burghound (89)
(from 5 different lieux-dits that saw 15% of new and one-year old wood). A slightly cooler if still ripe nose reflects notes of white pepper, plenty of citrus influence and discreet shellfish nuances. Here too the palate impression of the middleweight flavors is one of richness and generosity yet the supporting acidity is both a little firmer and a bit brighter as well. This delicious effort could use better depth but more should reasonably develop with a few years of aging.HK$1,900.00 -
Burghound (89-91)
(from 5 different lieux-dits that saw 15% of new and one-year old wood). A discreet application of wood sets off notes of white pepper, acacia blossom, spice and just enough Chablis typicity to be interesting. On the palate there is both good volume and refinement to the generously proportioned middle weight flavors that possess a sappy texture while displaying solid length on the youthfully austere finale that displays acceptable vibrancy.HK$3,335.00 -
(1x75cl) 2019Regarded as a masterpiece of the region's white wines, the Jean-Paul Droin Chablis Vaucoupin 2019 is an epitome of sophistication and exquisite notes derived from the heart of France's historic Burgundy region. Born from the hands of a 14th generation winemaker, Jean-Paul Droin, this Chablis embodies the very essence of traditional winemaking practices grafting with innovative approaches. Sourced from the Vaucoupin vineyard, a smaller Premier Cru site known for its steep slopes and premium Kimmeridgian soils, the wine offers an exceptional mineral character.
Alluring aromas of fresh citrus, oyster shells and white flowers meet the nose, while the palate dances with green apple zestiness and a chalky minerality. Nuanced oak treatment from fermentation in stainless steel with limited use of old barrels gives it an indulging complexity. The Jean-Paul Droin Chablis Vaucoupin 2019 showcases an impeccable balance, promising an evolving experience with refined ageing potential that only a true connoisseur can appreciate.
HK$710.00 -
(3x75cl) 2021Vinous - Neal Martin (90)
The 2021 Chablis Vosgros 1er Cru has a crisp and precise bouquet, demonstrating more limestone terroir than its peers in this flight, though it is nicely understated in style. The palate is fresh on the entry, crisp and tensile with a twist of sour lemon and a bright, energetic if not overly complicated finish. This will drink nicely for the next decade. Tasted blind at the Burgfest tasting.HK$1,405.00 -
Renowned for its excellence, the Jean-Paul Droin Chablis Grand Cru Blanchots 2018 is an exquisite embodiment of the Chablis terroir. The venerated Droin family, with 400 years of winemaking pedigree, ensure precision and clarity in this outstanding cuvée. Cultivated on the sun-kissed, southeastern-facing slopes of 'Blanchots', this mineral-rich Chardonnay showcases Droin's utmost respect for tradition and territory.
Harvested from vines averaging 45 years, the hand-picked grapes experience gentle pressing before fermenting in both oak barrels and stainless steel vats. This delicate balance confers a distinctive minerality edge to the luscious fruit notes, mirroring the unique Kimmeridgian soils of its birthplace. Radiating a remarkable freshness enriched with nuances of almond and citrus, the Jean-Paul Droin Chablis Grand Cru Blanchots 2018 provides an elegant and enduring finish that complements a connoisseur's cellar. It's not simply a wine; it's a testament to the Droin family heritage and the lovingly nurtured terroir of Chablis.
HK$1,130.00 -
Vinous - Neal Martin (92+)
The 2021 Chablis Les Grenouilles Grand Cru has a well-defined bouquet that feels a bit generic due to the dominance of the wood at the moment. Yes, there is sufficient fruit (just) to soak that up, but I would have dialled it down a notch. The palate is well balanced with a fine bead of acidity. It is less oaky towards the finish with hints of mint and juniper on the aftertaste. Tasted blind at the Burgfest tasting.HK$7,650.00 -
(12x75cl) 2022Jasper Morris Inside Burgundy (94-97)
(5-Star Wine) The issue of being allowed to call their holding Les Clos is nearly resolved but not in time for 2022. One of the paler colours. A gorgeous classical nose, as if this great vineyard knows best how to resist the climate. This wine has a tightly coiled intensity clearly over and above the rest of the range. Pure white fruit with a little touch of liquorice, it will certainly build into a relatively rich expression of Les Clos, but will maintain its precision and integrity. Very fine. Drink from 2030-2040+.HK$7,225.00 -
(1x75cl) 2011Vinous (95)
Droin's 2011 Chablis Les Clos is utterly mesmerizing. The layered, gunpowder-inflected bouquet melds seamlessly into a core of deeply expressive, nuanced fruit. Alive, vibrant and utterly compelling, the Droin's 2011 Les Clos is a great wine from this Grand Cru site. Absolutely nothing is out of of place in this breathtaking Chablis.HK$1,185.00 -
Wine Advocate (93)
Tasted blind at the annual “Burgfest” tasting in Brouilland. The 2013 Chablis Grand Cru Les Clos appears to have really upped the ante in the last few months. There are more tropical tones on the nose compared to other Chablis les Clos, exotic at first, but it calms down with time in the glass and bestows lovely apricot blossom and quince aromas. The palate is fresh and vibrant on the entry. Well balanced with a keen thread of acidity, I appreciate the tension and energy here and the salinity that comes through on the aftertaste. This should give 10-15 years of pleasure. Tasted May 2016.HK$1,225.00 -
Vinous (95)
(12.8% natural alcohol, chaptalized to 13.4%): Reticent, very pure aromas of ginger and oyster-shell minerality. Densely packed and fine-grained, conveying powerful rocky minerality, with subtle stone fruit and peach pit flavors in the deep background. Strong citrussy acidity gives this wine outstanding inner-mouth sappiness. Finishes with superb length and éclat. This wine tastes like it's from a different region than the Grenouilles. As bracing as it is, there's nothing hard or austere about it.HK$10,195.00 -
Vinous (93-95)
Pale yellow-green. Urgent aromas of white peach, soft citrus fruits and iodine. Silky on entry, then less fat in the middle than the Grenouille, communicating a wonderfully fine-grained texture without any impression of weight. This wine leads with its intense fruit right now but it's extremely young. The slowly mounting, detailed finish and impression of calcaire energy suggest that it will display more minerality with time in the cellar.HK$1,225.00 -
(1x75cl) 2019Vinous (93)
The 2019 Chablis Les Clos Grand Cru has a beautifully defined, very composed bouquet featuring hints of Japanese yuzu, white peach, fennel and a touch of white asparagus. The palate is very well defined with a spicy entry, good weight, a little more rondeur than the Valmur and a saline finish. Excellent.HK$1,325.00 -
Vinous (93)
The 2019 Chablis Les Clos Grand Cru has a beautifully defined, very composed bouquet featuring hints of Japanese yuzu, white peach, fennel and a touch of white asparagus. The palate is very well defined with a spicy entry, good weight, a little more rondeur than the Valmur and a saline finish. Excellent.HK$6,165.00 -
Vinous - Neal Martin (93)
The 2021 Chablis Les Clos Hommage à Louis Grand Cru has a wonderful bouquet that truly expresses the nobility of Les Clos. It is quite complex with fine mineralité under the veneer of oak that will be subsumed with time. The palate is fresh on entry, taut and fresh, quite sapid with a bright and very persistent finish. Excellent, but give it another 12 to 18 months. Tasted blind at the Burgfest tasting.HK$7,650.00 -
Vinous - Neal Martin (93)
The 2021 Chablis Les Clos Hommage à Louis Grand Cru has a wonderful bouquet that truly expresses the nobility of Les Clos. It is quite complex with fine mineralité under the veneer of oak that will be subsumed with time. The palate is fresh on entry, taut and fresh, quite sapid with a bright and very persistent finish. Excellent, but give it another 12 to 18 months. Tasted blind at the Burgfest tasting.HK$4,160.00 -
(1x75cl) 2010Vinous (95)
The 2010 Chablis Valmur is one of the sexier wines in this lineup. It shows a little more juiciness than some of the other 2010s, with shades of yellow stone fruits and a level of pure richness that balances some of the more overtly mineral tendencies of the year. It's all there in the glass in this magnificent Chablis. The Valmur finishes with marvelous palate staining intensity that at times virtually covers the wine's minerality. This is an extraordinary wine by any measure.HK$990.00 -
Vinous (92)
Very closed nose hints at citrus peel, stone fruits and minerals. In a more corpulent style than the Vaudésir but youthfully brooding, with its peach and yeasty flavors conveying an impression of power. This wine was made from young vines (14 and 7 years old) planted at a dense meter-by- meter spacing. Seriously rich but still a baby, finishing with serious slow-mounting length. Very impressive for young vines.HK$1,355.00 -
Vinous (93)
The 2015 Chablis Valmur Grand Cru comes across a little oaky on the nose, but the fruit handles it well. The bouquet is detailed and focused, with hints of dried honey and nutmeg developing in the glass. The palate displays good balance, a fine line of acidity and a smooth, almost creamy texture; hints of almond and white chocolate emerge toward the finish. This feels a little obvious in terms of winemaking at the moment, but I suspect it will evolve into a delicious Valmur. Tasted blind at the annual Burgfest tasting.HK$1,310.00 -
Vinous (91-93)
Slightly hazy yellow-green. Tangy nose suggests green tropical fruits. Fat, sweet and rich; a step up in volume from the Vaudésir and Blanchots. Expressive in the middle by virtue of its flesh and weight but then a bit tart-edged on the finish. This dense, spicy wine initially seemed more accessible than the Vaudésir but I would not be surprised if its shuts down after the bottling. These vines average just 15 years of age.HK$1,120.00 -
Vinous (94-96)
The 2018 Chablis Valmur Grand Cru is another stunning wine in this range that captures the essence of the vintage beautifully. A wine of breadth, richness and volume, the 2018 is flat-out stunning. Apricot, dried flowers, savory herbs and light tropical overtones build as the Valmur blossoms in the glass. Silky contours and veins of supporting minerality frame the long, persistent finish. One of thee highlights in this range, the 2018 Valmur is simply captivating.HK$7,295.00 -
Vinous (94-96)
The 2018 Chablis Valmur Grand Cru is another stunning wine in this range that captures the essence of the vintage beautifully. A wine of breadth, richness and volume, the 2018 is flat-out stunning. Apricot, dried flowers, savory herbs and light tropical overtones build as the Valmur blossoms in the glass. Silky contours and veins of supporting minerality frame the long, persistent finish. One of thee highlights in this range, the 2018 Valmur is simply captivating.HK$5,615.00 -
Vinous (94-96)
The 2020 Chablis Valmur Grand Cru is much more expressive on the nose compared to the Vaudésir, featuring copious yellow plum, yellow flower and mineral scents. The palate is very saline on the entry, matched with a perfect bead of acidity, and fans out wonderfully on the finish. This is going to be an outstanding Valmur.HK$5,195.00 -
(12x75cl) 2021Vinous - Neal Martin (93)
The 2021 Chablis Valmur Grand Cru feels a bit reduced on the nose and I would have liked more energy and delineation. The palate is well balanced with just the right amount of bitterness on the entry to lend tension. Cohesive, judiciously spiced and quite linear as it segues towards the finish, this should repay maturation in bottle. Tasted blind at the Burgfest tasting.HK$8,580.00 -
Vinous - Neal Martin (93)
The 2021 Chablis Valmur Grand Cru feels a bit reduced on the nose and I would have liked more energy and delineation. The palate is well balanced with just the right amount of bitterness on the entry to lend tension. Cohesive, judiciously spiced and quite linear as it segues towards the finish, this should repay maturation in bottle. Tasted blind at the Burgfest tasting.HK$975.00 -
Wine Advocate (94)
The 2023 Chablis Grand Cru Valmur is lovely, unfurling in the glass with notes of green orchard fruit, citrus zest, wet stones and oyster shell. Medium to full-bodied, satiny and racy, it's deep and saline, with as usual a quintessentially Chablisien profile.HK$825.00 -
Vinous (92-94)
The 2010 Chablis Vaudésir starts off rather cool and inward before it positively explodes on the mid-palate and finish. It is a beautiful, fleshy Chablis that impresses for its expansive volume and sheer pedigree.HK$10,270.00
White Burgundy offers a lot to wine lovers. Its numerous appellations and winemakers really exhibit the breadth and quality of styles that Chardonnay can achieve; from Puligny-Montrachet with its gentle floral beauty and style to Meursault's rich, buttery and savory character. You can return to Burgundy vintage after vintage and still learn and explore.
