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1996 Verget Chablis Vaillons

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Latest Sale Price

January 2, 2022 - $96

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RATINGS

98Wine Spectator

Balanced, full in body, supple in texture yet very intense, it builds its foundation with layer upon layer of fruit, spice, mineral, earth, butter and citrus notes. Long and succulent finish.

91Robert M. Parker Jr.

Revealing liquid stones, smoke and traces of oak on the nose, this is an expressive, rich, broad, bright, concentrated, and extremely ripe wine packed with flint, flowers, dried herbs, and spicy oak.

REGION

France, Burgundy, Chablis, Vaillons

Vaillons is a Premier Cru on the west bank of the Serein River, just west of the village of Chablis. It includes the climats Sur Les Vaillons, Chatains, Les Grands Chaumes, Les Chatains, Secher, Beaugnons, Les Lys, Roncieres, Les Epinottes and Les Minos. The soil is a mix of limestone, clay and fossilized oyster shells.

TYPE

White Wine, Chardonnay, Chablis Premier 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.