2021 Chablis Vaillons Cuvee Guy Moreau
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The 2021 Chablis Vaillons Cuvée Guy Moreau 1er Cru has a straightforward bouquet with honeydew melon and yellow flowers unfolding in the glass. The palate is quite linear with touches of chamomile and almond, harmonious and focused though just lacking a bit of mineralité on the finish. This is a bit disappointing after the showing a couple of years ago. Tasted blind at the Burgfest tasting.
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Matthew Hayes, jancisrobinson.com
Julia Harding MW, jancisrobinson.com
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The 2021 Chablis Vaillon 1er Cru Cuvée Guy Moreau comprises just five used barrels this year. The fine bouquet is a little more mineral-driven than the regular cuvée with touches of wet pavement and citrus lemon. The palate is well-balanced, fresh and taut, with a fine bead of acidity, growing a little more compact towards the finish but with slightly more salinity to get the tastebuds going. Very fine.
Tank sample. Fermented in oak this year owing to the small volumes. Richer and better balanced than the straight Chablis. Cedary/citrus tension and a long, very dry finish. Needs food. (JH)