2021, La Chablisienne, CHABLIS, 1er Cru, 'Vaulorent'The 2021 Chablis Vaulorent 1er Cru has crisp crushed limestone and light apple scents blossoming on the nose. The palate is well balanced with a taut line of acidity and hints of marzipan and nougat in the background, though it retains some cohesion and finishes seductively smooth. Drink over the next 5 8 years. 88 Neal Martin, Vinous (2023). Here the natural elegance of Vaulorent is on display with its array of citrus and floral suffused aromas that

Very Pichon Baron in nature here

The 2021 is 80% Sauvignon Blanc and 20% Semillon

The grapes are from parcels in Musigni and La Garenne that formerly belonged to Gros Frère et Soeur – the family has traded some vineyards between themselves to prepare for the next generation

Bottled after 24 months' élevage

fresh bouquet with aromas of lead pencil

Earthy nose with cedar wood and spice

24% Merlot

managing to exert a gentle pressure of grilled oak without pushing too hard - one of the best 2nd wines of the year

Deep aromas of black raspberries and mulberries mingled with notions of rose petals

Things kick off with a raspberry and damson softness that is quickly overtaken by iris

The assemblage is almost the same as Nicolas Thienpont’s but with an extra component: all the Cabernet Franc in the vineyard

Very spicy