2013 - Chablis Grand Cru Vaudesir, Drouhin-Vaudon

Pale yellow-green. Enticing high-pitched aromas of lime blossom, powdered stone and lavender. Sweet, supple, ripe and rich but with good acid lift and inner-mouth aromatic character to the fresh citrus and mineral flavors. An elegant, rather lush grand cru with lovely balance and persistence.

The 2013 Chablis Grand Cru Vaudésir comes from 1.4-hectares: two parcels divided by a small track that includes the oldest vines of the estate that are vinified apart. It is more expressive on the nose compared to the Bougros as expected: citrus lemon, yellow flowers and here, a touch of orange rind. The palate is well balanced, again quite rounded in texture with flecks of orange rind and ginger. There is a little more weight and concentration on the finish compared to the Bougros, ergo it is a little prettier at this early stage.