Jean-Marc Brocard

Valmur Chablis Grand Cru Chardonnay

9.246 ratings
9.27 pro ratings
Chablis, Burgundy, France
Chardonnay
Duck, Shellfish, Goose, Mushrooms, Manchego & Parmesan, Game, Pork, Squash & Root Vegetables, Chicken, Turkey, Cheddar & Gruyere, Meaty & Oily Fish, White Fish, Shellfish, Crab & Lobster, Cream Sauces
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The 2021 Chablis Valmur Grand Cru, aged in foudres, takes time to unfurl on the nose with touches of asparagus and nettle, well-defined if rather austere at the moment. The palate is well-defined with a slightly peachy entry. Lightly spiced and harmonious with those foudres allowing the terroir to drive the finish. I can see this having broad appeal, and it should drink without too much bottle age. (Neal Martin, Vinous, September 2023)

The 2021 Chablis Valmur Grand Cru, aged in foudres, takes time to unfurl on the nose with touches of asparagus and nettle, well-defined if rather austere at the moment. The palate is well-defined with a slightly peachy entry. Lightly spiced and harmonious with those foudres allowing the terroir to drive the finish. I can see this having broad appeal, and it should drink without too much bottle age. (Neal Martin, Vinous, September 2023)

Sep 19th, 2023
Daniel McGeough

With scampi/crab pasta, real good!!

With scampi/crab pasta, real good!!

Apr 28th, 2016
Paul Delancellotti

Great stinky nose beautiful fruit

Great stinky nose beautiful fruit

Jan 11th, 2016
Jeremy.Buss

Enjoying this with great fish dinner! Excellent recommendation from our favorite restaurant in Estes Park!

Enjoying this with great fish dinner! Excellent recommendation from our favorite restaurant in Estes Park!

Jan 6th, 2024
Lance E. Farman

First bottle was premox. Second bottle was up for it. Expressions of lemon and wet rock. Acid is still pretty good given 08' was a bit warmer.

First bottle was premox. Second bottle was up for it. Expressions of lemon and wet rock. Acid is still pretty good given 08' was a bit warmer.

Aug 19th, 2016
Andrew Kienle

Nose of ripe golden apples, preserved lemon, elderflower. The apple and lemon come through beautifully in the palate with bright acidity and just enough oaky vanilla and creaminess to create perfect balance.

Nose of ripe golden apples, preserved lemon, elderflower. The apple and lemon come through beautifully in the palate with bright acidity and just enough oaky vanilla and creaminess to create perfect balance.

May 16th, 2020
Joseph Barsky

2008 Vintage. 13% Alcohol. Wet rocks and lemon but honeyed with age. Just enough acid to still enjoy. Drink up in my opinion.

2008 Vintage. 13% Alcohol. Wet rocks and lemon but honeyed with age. Just enough acid to still enjoy. Drink up in my opinion.

Mar 16th, 2020
Alan Weinberg

really great Chablis—crisp yet with a lovely textural softness, drinks great

really great Chablis—crisp yet with a lovely textural softness, drinks great

Sep 25th, 2018
Ron Siegel

Bright citrus & stone fruits with good acidity, balance & weight

Bright citrus & stone fruits with good acidity, balance & weight

Jun 7th, 2018
Scott Stewart

Beautiful wine of purity and finesse... still a baby but nice to see where it's at. Good weight. I know people had issues with the 2011 vintage, but there is absolutely nothing wrong here.

Beautiful wine of purity and finesse... still a baby but nice to see where it's at. Good weight. I know people had issues with the 2011 vintage, but there is absolutely nothing wrong here.

May 11th, 2017