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1996 Verget Chablis Valmur

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September 19, 2021 - $92

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RATINGS

94Wine Spectator

A beautiful Chablis,....lime-honey flavors and the excellent acidity. Full-bodied and balanced, it's silky and stays clean, pure and vibrant on the long, deliciously lively finish. Still, expect heavy-duty, full-throttle Burgundian...

93-96The Wine Advocate

...Rich aromas of liquid minerals, white flowers, red berries and sweet oak notes are followed by a broad, full-bodied, and supremely complex character. Silky-textured, deep, and broad, this steely offering is filled with flint, metals,..

92+ Stephen Tanzer

...an intense core of spice and vibrant framing acidity. Very concentrated and tactile. Grew more and more vibrant in the open bottle.

REGION

France, Burgundy, Chablis, Valmur

Valmur is a 29.4-acre Grand Cru vineyard in Chablis. It is between Les Clos and Les Grenouilles at the bottom of a slope. Major landowners are Robin, with 6.63 acres; Bessin, with 5.20 acres; and Fevre, with 2.75 acres. Like all the Chablis vineyards, it is planted exclusively to Chardonnay.

TYPE

White Wine, Chardonnay, Chablis Grand Cru

This white variety originated in Burgundy, but is now grown around the world. Its flexibility to thrive in many regions translates to wide flavor profile in the market. Chardonnay is commonly used in making Champagne and sparkling wines.