There is a discreet touch of wood that sets off similar aromas to those of the Montée de Tonnerre. The lemony and patently concentrated flavors exude both a fine minerality and plenty of palate coating dry extract before culminating in a bone dry and hugely persistent finish. This is a distinctly saline wine that, along with the Preuses and Côte Bouguerots, I buy almost every year and thus know extremely well. One of the things that struck me about the 2012 version is just how powerful it is and it is not only built to age but will definitely need at least 5 to 7 and 10 would be better. Outstanding ♥

The 2012 Chablis 1er Cru Vaulorent comes from the remaining 60-year-old vines that Didier Seguier believes elevates quality toward grand cru level. It has a lifted bouquet with limestone and citrus aromas that are very precise. The palate is crisp and fresh, very nicely poised and there is a gradual build in concentration to a very tense finish that is a little spicier than the Fourchaume. Excellent. Drink 2017-2028+ - NEAL MARTIN