This is almost as ripe as the Mont de Milieu with a fruit compote nose that displays a hint of exoticism that merges into extremely rich full frank and overtly powerful flavors that possess excellent volume punch and vivacity on the exceptionally pure and driving finish. The acid backbone is firm and despite the ripeness of the fruit this finishes quite dry and with a seductive texture.

Fevre's 2007 Chablis Vaillons - incorporating adjacent Chatains - evinces crushed stone from nose to finish as well as salinity but not the savory mineral nuances that make the best wines in this collection so appealing. There is admirable concentration and purity here but in a compact form whose sense of austerity fruit pit notes only serve to accentuate. Yet there is a sense of delicacy to the finish. This will need time (even short term) to unclench somewhat but precisely its underlying density should then contribute to greater textural allure and help insure a 5-7 year future. 90+ -David Schildknecht