Here the mineral reduction component isn't quite as pronounced as it shares center stage with the fresh floral and citrus aromas. There is good power to the full-bodied flavors that possess excellent size and weight before ending in a tension-filled clean dry and solidly insistent finish.

The 2011 Chablis Butteaux on the other hand is all about power. This is a decidedly big broad-shouldered wine with plenty of depth and sheer fruit but at the same time the rough angular contours are impossible to escape. Though not exactly a model of finesse the Butteaux has considerable stuffing. Apricots dried herbs and nectarines are layered into a big finish that shows the influence of this clay-rich terroir. Anticipated maturity: 2013+. -Antonio Galloni