Jay Kline

9.5

“Les Lys” is one of the eight climats within Vaillons but it’s peculiar in terms of its exposure and the soil contains a bit more clay. The wines are equally unique expressions and typically long lived. This bottle is no exception.

Popped and poured; enjoyed over the course of a hour. The 2010 “Les Lys” pours a bright yellow color with medium viscosity. On the nose, the wine is developing with explosive notes of tart and ripe orchard and tropical fruits: green apple, starfruit, passion fruit; a mixed bag of citrus with lemon, lime and even some tangerine. There’s white flowers, a whiff of brioche and racy minerals. On the palate, the wine is dry with medium+ acid. Confirming the notes from the nose. The finish is long. It has been a few years since I last had the 2010 and it’s no less stunning. Drink now through 2035+ — 7 days ago

Brad Jensen

9.2

Beautiful dry sav blanc, and a fantastic value! Crisp, crystalline color with notes of green apple, sharp minerality, and a slight note of baked goods on the nose. Light bodied, with sharp crispness and acidity that tingles long after the first sip, with notes of lime rind, crisp green apple, white peach, and wet stone. The lime acid is very prominent! — 2 months ago

Joe Flo

9.8

1st time for. This 🍷 — 2 months ago

Jay Kline

9.0

Popped and poured; enjoyed over the course of 90 minutes. The 2023 pours pale pink color with medium viscosity. On the nose, the wine is developing with pretty notes of strawberry, raspberry, a mixed bouquet of flowers, watermelon and stony minerals. On the palate, the wine is dry with medium+ acid. Confirming the notes from the nose. The finish is medium and refreshing. Crush now with some good weather, some good mates and some light fare. — 13 days ago

Galen Hasler

9.1

Lovely. Balanced stone fruit acidity minerals and creaminess — 16 days ago

Beth Hamilton

9.3

So bright and light like sugared raspberries — 2 months ago

romo

9.0

Not as deliberately oxidative, but still too oxidative to be Chablis. — 21 days ago

Sam T

9.2

Could drink this regularly. Very nice. — 14 days ago

Paul J

9.4

Happy Easter!

PnP. Earthy, rustic, strawberries, and plums on the nose and palate. Best bottle I’ve had of this since Paris over a decade ago! Paired lovely with ham, sweet potatoes, and brussel sprouts. — 2 months ago

with Brooke

Rufus King

9.6

Full-bodied Chablis (Chardonnay), with smooth finish, served with cheese board, at Petit Robert Bistro, South Boston — 2 months ago