2022 Christian Moreau Chablis 1er Cru Vaillon Cuvee Guy Moreau, Burgundy

From vines planted in 1933. 70% vinified in tank and 30% in oak, less than 2% new).

(from vines planted in 1933 in Vaillons proper). A slightly cooler nose reflects notes of white pepper and a touch of the exotic while the wood treatment, while subtle, is a bit more noticeable. The old vines are in evidence as the mouthfeel of the medium-bodied flavors is markedly denser as the sappy extract coats the palate while buffering the moderately firm acid spine shaping the very dry, more complex and slightly long finale. Lovely.

90-93points Allen Meadows burghound.com October 2023