Chablis 1er Cru Vaillons

£145 Buy

The warmth of the Vaillons gives rise to a richer style but Benoît has still preserved the essential freshness of good Chablis. Notes of chalk dust, smoke and flint on the nose suggest classic styling, on the palate there is good flesh, an easy flowing style and a promising finish. All in place, looking good and fantastic value. Drink 2012-2019 - armit

Citrus and stone aromas. In a fat, sweet, rather soft style but silky and easygoing, with nicely concentrated ripe citrus flavors and good volume. This has been harmonious from day one, noted Droin. - Stephen Tanzer, 86-89 points

Chablis 1er cru Mont de Milieu

£175 Buy

The first vineyard to be harvested, this is always a precocious wine and Benoît refers to it as his 'Condrieu'. One whiff and you can see why- notes of peach melba and fruit blossoms, this is very aromatic and warmly embracing but nonetheless it has zip and verve on the finish. With forward fruit like this drink it young as an apéritif. Drink 2012-2019 - armit

Pale, green-tinged color. Brisk aromas of crystallized citrus peel and mint. A step up in density, intensity and verve from the foregoing premier crus, with very good energy to the flavors of citrus fruits and spices. Not a particularly mineral style but crunchy and vivacious. This cru prefers a cooler growing season, notes Droin, but this 2009 is a success. - Stephen Tanzer, 88-90 points

Chablis 1er cru Montée de Tonnerre

£175 Buy

This is a particularly racy Montée de Tonnerre that Benoît evidently has a soft spot for. The notes of oyster shell, flint and smoke normally need 5-10 years to come out but the 2009 is already open for business. There is excellent energy here, a prickle of stem ginger on the palate and good mid-palate concentration and depth. Great example of this top site. Drink 2013-2023 - armit

Pale, green-tinged color. Precise, perfumed aromas of mint and crushed stone. Broad, rich and dry; tactile and rich but not at all heavy. Another dimension here to the flavors of crushed stone and lemon. This really saturates the mouth and finishes quite firm and piquant, with an impression of tannic grip and saline and lemony nuances. This aged in 20% barriques - Stephen Tanzer, 89-91 points

Chablis Grand Cru Vaudésir

£285 Buy

As always, this is a more nervy wine, with a noticeable prickle on the palate. Notes of toast and grilled nuts with floral perfumes over the top. On the palate, this is fresh and airy, an elegant wine which is less above volume and more about style and grace. Drink 2013-2023 - armit

(from a combination of 35- and 15-year-old vines; 35% done in f u ts Orange peel, hazelnut and grilled almond on the nose; showing a much suaver oak element than the Valmur. Silky, lush and fine-grained; quite full and powerful in the mouth. This is almost Meursault in style. Finishes long and thick for Chablis, reflecting the warmth of the year. "But the 2006 is an even hotter version of this wine," notes Droin. - Stephen Tanzer, 89-92 points

Chablis Grand Cru Valmur

£295 Buy

Compact, dense and muscular, this is very typical Valmur with dissolved minerality and great natural confidence. This will demand time but clearly has the makings of greatness already. Very impressive. Drink 2015-2025 - armit

(40% oak) Green-tinged yellow. Sexy lime blossom, mirabelle and honey aromas are carrying a full load of spicy oak. Fat, lush and sweet, in an almost exotic style. This very ripe grand cru shows a whiff of banana and could use a bit more grip and verve. A big, ripe, oily mouthful with a finish that's currently a bit dried by the oak component. This is entirely from vines replanted in 2000, according to Droin. - Stephen Tanzer, 87-90 points

Chablis Grand Cru Grenouilles

£325 Buy

Old vines here dating back to 1947 give a broad, vinous style which Benoît finds the most akin to the Côte d'Or of his wines. He has worked hard to tighten this up, reducing the wood treatment and picking earlier and his efforts show with a burst of acidity counterbalancing the riper, broader and creamier elements. This is very appealing already but it is also a Grenouilles with the legs for the longer term. Drink 2013-2025 - armit

(50% in barriques until the April assemblage Pale, green-tinged yellow. Bright aromas of lime blossom, spearmint and anise; cooler than the Vaudesir. Juicy and quite spicy in the mouth, with an exotic banana note and plenty of wood showing. Finishes full and strong, even a bit aggressive. If the Vaudesir is like a Meursault, this is more Chassagne-Montrachet. - Stephen Tanzer, 88-91 points

Chablis Grand Cru Les Clos

£330 Buy

Les Clos customarily gives a masterclass and this is no exception. Notes of lemon and green banana make a nod for fruit lovers, while notes of oyster shell, grilled nuts and perfume while satisfy those who savour the aromatics. On the palate, this is clearly a serious, grand and complete wine with a salty tang, exemplary drive and the perfect combination of power and precision. Drink 2015-2025+ - armit

Bright pale yellow with a green tinge. Complex aromas of citrus fruits, crushed stone, silex, licorice and mint. Dense and rich but reticent; mouthfilling but with a lighter touch than the preceding grand crus. Less large and more long in shape. Really vibrates on the saline, smooth finish, where the smoky, flinty character is more than strong enough to stand up to the 50% oak element. From a blend of 50- and 30-year-old vines, plus a bit of younger vines that Droin says brings added freshness to the wine. - Stephen Tanzer, 90-92 points

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