Jean-Claude Bessin

Vieilles Vignes Chablis Chardonnay

9.055 ratings
9.016 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
Top Notes For
Chris MacLean

Love the producer, great effort, nice suave length, but too much sun.

Love the producer, great effort, nice suave length, but too much sun.

May 4th, 2021
Shengli Hu

Pale straw to straw, wet stone, lemon, citrus, white peach, subdued aroma. Medium plus acidity, medium minus body. Crisp, citrusy, stony, and light! Great for poached shellfish: oyster, mussel, shrimp, asian cuisine, and Moroccan flavors.

Pale straw to straw, wet stone, lemon, citrus, white peach, subdued aroma. Medium plus acidity, medium minus body. Crisp, citrusy, stony, and light! Great for poached shellfish: oyster, mussel, shrimp, asian cuisine, and Moroccan flavors.

Mar 15th, 2018
Shengli Hu

Citrusy, green apple, fresh and tart, acidic. No oak.

Citrusy, green apple, fresh and tart, acidic. No oak.

Dec 19th, 2017
Aaron Means

Just the right amount of ripe fruits with acid tension and body from lees. Very balanced in every way. Excellent

Just the right amount of ripe fruits with acid tension and body from lees. Very balanced in every way. Excellent

Sep 28th, 2017
Ron R
9.3

Really enjoying this. Another muted nose, suggesting it’s being served below optimal temp. That being said, it’s still pristine with notes of almond and butterscotch to begin, followed by sherbet and citrus fruits. Medium-weighted, complemented with a bright finish. Good bang for the buck!

Really enjoying this. Another muted nose, suggesting it’s being served below optimal temp. That being said, it’s still pristine with notes of almond and butterscotch to begin, followed by sherbet and citrus fruits. Medium-weighted, complemented with a bright finish. Good bang for the buck!

1 person found it helpfulAug 17th, 2019
Seth Morgen Long

Broker • Arterberry Maresh / Winemaker • Morgen Long

9.0

Simply beautiful for such a modest wine.

Simply beautiful for such a modest wine.

1 person found it helpfulOct 12th, 2016
Jay Clark

Jean-Claude made incredible wine in an otherwise brutal vintage. Wish I had more.

Jean-Claude made incredible wine in an otherwise brutal vintage. Wish I had more.

May 8th, 2016
Lyle Fass

Founder Fass Selections

9.2

Crunchy minerals. So good. Almost confectionary.

Crunchy minerals. So good. Almost confectionary.

Sep 1st, 2014
Dirk Pettigrew (Pirate)

Sales Pirate Cru Wines

9.1

Spectacular Chardonnay

Spectacular Chardonnay

Dec 4th, 2013
Gary Westby

Champagne & Sherry buyer K&L Wines

9.2

Loads of richness, almost Cramant like in its aromatic display of white flowers, but also driven by pure Chablis earthy minerality. Great with crab cakes.

Loads of richness, almost Cramant like in its aromatic display of white flowers, but also driven by pure Chablis earthy minerality. Great with crab cakes.

Oct 24th, 2013