Domaine Louis Michel

Vaillons Chablis 1er Cru Chardonnay

9.087 ratings
9.035 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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Tom Elliot

Founder Northwest Wines

9.3

No-oak Chablis 1er Cru, redolently adorned only by its terroir.

No-oak Chablis 1er Cru, redolently adorned only by its terroir.

Nov 20th, 2021
Conrad Green

Bright, fresh and sharp. Lemon, slate, defined. Good acidity.

Bright, fresh and sharp. Lemon, slate, defined. Good acidity.

Nov 27th, 2020
Jay Eagan

A little thin

A little thin

Dec 29th, 2019
Brian S

Clear, pale plus concentration, straw color, silver secondary color. Clean nose, moderate intensity, youthful in age, fresh and tart fruits of citrus, apples, pear, lychee, orange marmalade, lemon zest, white flowers, wet stones

Clear, pale plus concentration, straw color, silver secondary color. Clean nose, moderate intensity, youthful in age, fresh and tart fruits of citrus, apples, pear, lychee, orange marmalade, lemon zest, white flowers, wet stones

May 28th, 2018
Nick Davis

Lean Machine

Lean Machine

Mar 1st, 2018
Ryan Mullins

Fantastic wine for $57 on a wine list

Fantastic wine for $57 on a wine list

Jan 1st, 2018
Garen Staglin

Lean but very nice. Opened up after several hours. Magnum.

Lean but very nice. Opened up after several hours. Magnum.

Dec 26th, 2017
Sipping Fine Wine

Domaine is one of the leading family-held estates consistently producing high quality Chablis. Michel’s philosophy "Let the wine make itself, as far as possible". In sticking to this philosophy Jean-Loup Michel uses no barrels. A tank fermented Chablis, aromas of white flesh fruits and sweet floral spice. On the palate apple and citrus flavors with great mouthfeel. Smooth, lingering finish ending with wet stone minerality.

Domaine is one of the leading family-held estates consistently producing high quality Chablis. Michel’s philosophy "Let the wine make itself, as far as possible". In sticking to this philosophy Jean-Loup Michel uses no barrels. A tank fermented Chablis, aromas of white flesh fruits and sweet floral spice. On the palate apple and citrus flavors with great mouthfeel. Smooth, lingering finish ending with wet stone minerality.

1 person found it helpfulFeb 2nd, 2019
Marc Stubblefield

Wine Sales at Vino Carta and Kogod Wine Merchant

9.1

On the lean side of 1er Chablis, nicely delineated with striking acidity. Not showy, but great at the table.

On the lean side of 1er Chablis, nicely delineated with striking acidity. Not showy, but great at the table.

1 person found it helpfulSep 16th, 2015
Chris MacLean

Mostly closed down but should be more expressive in a few more years.

Mostly closed down but should be more expressive in a few more years.

Jun 14th, 2016