Burghound: Generous wood still dominates the green fruit and shellfish aromas though its presence is much less noticeable on the concentrated, sappy, broad-shouldered and powerful flavor...

Burghound: Here there is also generous wood but what can be discerned about the underlying fruit is that it is cool and much more floral in character compared to the Bougros as it slides...

Robert Parker's Wine Advocate: The new releases include one white wine, the 2009 Chardonnay, always an outstanding value. It was barrel-fermented, went through full malolactic fermentation, and was aged sur...

Stephen Tanzer's IWC: Bright, pale yellow-straw. Reticent stony nose. More filled in than the Blanchots, with good precision to its stone fruit and mineral flavors. Fruity and densely packed, wi...

Robert Parker's Wine Advocate: The 2009 Meursault Les Boucheres is quite a bit tighter than the Casse-Tete. It possesses gorgeous energy and drive, with layers of vibrant fruit and terrific overall balance....

Wine Spectator: A spicy, flinty, snappy edge to the green apple and pear flavors, gives this a nice structure. The finish features cleansing acidity and a Golden Delicious apple aftertaste. D...

Stephen Tanzer's IWC: Pale yellow-green. High-pitched but reserved nose hints at apple, lemon and violet. Juicy and precise but youthfully tight, with lovely sharply defined lemon and stone flavors...

Burghound: A trace of sulfur can be discerned on the otherwise ripe but very Puligny-like nose of lemon, acacia blossom and wet stone. The racy, detailed, minerally and energetic flavors...

Stephen Tanzer's IWC: Bright yellow. Ripe but cooler aromas of citrus fruits, with hints of marzipan and apricot emerging with air. Juicy and fruity in the mouth, with a solid impression of acidity...

Robert Parker's Wine Advocate: The 2010 Chardonnay is gorgeous. Layers of expressive, varietal fruit emerge from a rich, textured Chardonnay long on class and personality. Ripe peaches, orange blossoms, spi...

About this Wine: Shafer's single-vineyard Carneros-grown Chardonnay is produced from small-clustered clones of grapes selected for their low yields and distinctive flavors. Fermentation takes ...

Stephen Tanzer's IWC: Bright gold. Fresh melon and peach pit scents are brightened by suggestions of smoky minerals and white flowers. Fleshy and deep in pit fruit and floral flavors but also liv...

Stephen Tanzer's IWC: Vivid yellow. Zesty lemon and green apple aromas are complemented by notes of iodine, sweet butter and anise. Taut and linear on the palate, displaying intense, mineral-acce...

Burghound: This also displays very generous wood that fights somewhat with the notably ripe yellow orchard fruit that is borderline exotic in character. The big, powerful and impressivel...

Stephen Tanzer's IWC: Light gold. Musky, spice-accented aromas of pear, melon and honeysuckle, with a strong note of toasty lees. Smoky and broad but vibrant, with impressive depth to its orchard...

Stephen Tanzer's IWC: Bright, pale yellow. Restrained aromas of stone fruits, clove, nuts and minerals. Fruitier and sweeter in the mouth than the Clavoillon, with enticing harmonious acidity but l...

Wine Spectator: A delicious young white, from the acacia, lime blossom and hazelnut aromas and flavors to the long, mineral- and spice-tinged aftertaste. It's all underscored by a vibrant str...

Wine Enthusiast: Opulent and very minerally, this is deeply flavored and concentrated, with a lively, crisp edge. It's fruity while also having a textured finish that shows a structured, age-w...

Stephen Tanzer's IWC: Pale bright yellow. Classic aromas of powdered stone and mint, plus a light lactic quality. Densely packed and serious, with a dusty quality to the flavors of lime blossom, ...

Robert Parker's Wine Advocate: The 2011 Chablis Vaillons is impeccable from start to finish. Layers of yellow stone fruits caress the palate in this overt, yet highly sophisticated wine. The underlying mine...