Clear fresh colour. The nose is less powerful than most but also a touch fresher. This starts discreetly then builds very steadily, with multiple layers, some fresh apple and some liquorice notes, nicely balanced finish. Interesting complex wine of good density though not the most powerful in the flight. Not that power is everything!

The 2015 Chablis Valmur Grand Cru has a backward but refined bouquet of apple blossom and light limestone aromas, creating an impression that is both elegant and understated. The palate is well balanced, with a fine bead of acidity, and much more classic in style than its peers. The linear, lightly spiced, quite persistent finish feels edgy and saline. Excellent. Tasted blind at the annual Burgfest tasting. -- Neal Martin