2022 Chablis Bougros Grand Cru | Vinous 92-94
The 2022 Chablis Bougros Grand Cru, matured in tank without any barrels, has a more complex bouquet than the Blanchot, more fruit depth with dried apricot and yellow flower scents, and impressive vitality and tension. The palate is well-balanced, with a fine bead of acidity counterbalancing the slightly honeyed fruit and hints of melon and mango towards the harmonious finish. This is going to be superb. 2026-2045.
Antonio Galloni – Vinous
2023 Chablis Grand Cru – Bougros: (92-94)
(from a .46 ha parcel; matured in a mix of 2 to 10-year-old wood). Moderate wood sets off less elegant but beautifully layered aromas that include those of pear liqueur, essence of lemongrass and enough Chablis typicity to be convincing. The caressing but powerful larger-scaled flavors possess excellent density while exhibiting evident muscle on the impressively complex and persistent finish. This is notably less refined than the Preuses and Blanchot, but refinement isn’t why one buys Bougros. (92-94)/2032+
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2022 Chablis Les Preuses Grand Cru | Vinous 93-95
The 2022 Chablis Les Preuses Grand Cru is matured entirely in used barrels, the youngest two years old. The nose has a very appealing sense of cohesion, a subtle grilled hazelnut scent coming through with time. The palate is well-balanced with a slightly honeyed entry, citrus peel and orange pith. It fans out impressively towards the finish and feels very persistent in the mouth. This will tangle with the Bougros for supremacy once in bottle. 2026-2045.
Antonio Galloni – Vinous
2022 Chablis Grand Cru – Les Preuses: (92-94)
(from a .69 ha parcel planted in 1956). A reserved but exceptionally pretty nose somewhat grudgingly offers up its aromas of notably spicier white orchard fruit and cool floral whiffs along with hints of shrimp shell and iodine. There is better volume still if perhaps not quite the same minerality on the strikingly textured and hugely long finish that offers just a bit more complexity. This is excellent and worth considering. (92-94) /2032+
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2022 Chablis Blanchot Grand Cru | Vinous 91-93
The 2022 Chablis Blanchot Grand Cru, taken from tank as usual, has quite a classical bouquet with sea spray/oyster shell scents percolating through the citrus fruit. The palate is well-balanced with a fine bead of acidity, one of the more elegant Grand Crus from Servin with an approachable, open finish. Very fine, though less cerebral than the Bougros.
Antonio Galloni – Vinous
2023 Chablis Grand Cru – Blanchot: (91-93)
(from a .91 ha parcel; 100% stainless). Here there is enough reduction to push the underlying fruit to the background at present. There is an appealing tension and refinement to the succulent middle weight flavors that are supported by lemon-tinged acidity on the refreshingly dry, youthfully austere and intensely mineral-driven finale. This isn’t especially dense but it’s silky and certainly firm enough to need at least moderate patience. In a word, lovely. (91-93)/2031+
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2022 Chablis Vaucoupin 1er Cru | Vinous 92
The 2022 Chablis Vaucoupin 1er Cru, raised in stainless steel, has a lovely bouquet with orange blossom, light nectarine scents, and just a background hint of vanilla pod. The palate is well-balanced with a touch of spice, the acidity cutting through nicely (pH is 3.2). Very textural on the powerful finish; this is a strong follow-up to the impressive 2021 last year.
Antonio Galloni – Vinous
2023 Chablis “Vaucoupin”: 89
(from a .36 ha holding). Smoke-tinged aromas include those of mineral reduction, citrus confit and plenty of petrol character. The sleek, vibrant and delicious flavors are not especially concentrated but they do offer a lovely mid-palate texture that contrasts noticeably with the firm if slightly edgy finale. My sense is that this will smooth out after a few months in bottle and my rating offers the benefit of the doubt. 89/2029+
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2022 Chablis Mont de Milieu 1er Cru | Vinous 91-93
The 2022 Chablis Mont de Milieu 1er Cru suffered a little frost damage earlier in the season and was consequently matured in barrel. It has a slight reduction on the nose, opening with honeysuckle, linden and fern aromas. The palate is well-balanced with an intense entry from the low yields, citrus-fresh with a touch of lemongrass lending spice cranking up towards the finish. Quite a punchy Mont de Milieu with a rich, slightly honeyed finish.
Antonio Galloni – Vinous
2023 Chablis “Mont de Milieu”: (89-92)
(from a .34 ha parcel; vinified and maturation in 100% stainless). Discreet though perceptible wood sets off the ripe aromas of lemon confit, white flower, iodine and shellfish. The mouthfeel of the medium weight is punchy but seductive while delivering evident power on the clean and nicely dry finale. This also could use better depth so a t least a few years of keeping should be helpful. (89-92)/2030+
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2022 Chablis Les Forêts 1er Cru | Vinous 87-89
The 2021 Chablis Les Fôrets 1er Cru was taken directly from tank and saw no wood. The nose offers lemon thyme and light white flower scents, open and generous, one that I feel offers immediate appeal. The palate is well-balanced with a pliant entry, slightly lower acidity than the previous vintage, and modest depth. The finish is just somewhat simplistic compared to Servin’s other Premier Crus.
Antonio Galloni – Vinous
2023 Chablis “Les Forêts”: 90
(from a .37 ha parcel; 100% stainless). A more reserved nose makes clear that this could be from nowhere else but Chablis with its aromas of mineral reduction, green apple, tidal pool, iodine and a plethora of citrus elements. The rich and quite generously proportioned middle weight flavors possess a bit more volume while retaining good punch that carries over to the equally palate soaking finale that could also use better depth. Note that this should drink well early if desired. 90/2028+
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2022 Chablis Les Butteaux 1er Cru | Vinous 91-93
The 2021 Chablis Les Butteaux 1er Cru matured in 450-liter and regular barrels, having been racked two weeks before my visit. Mineralité comes through the well-defined and precise bouquet much more than the Vaillons. The palate is well-defined with a lovely, slightly honeyed texture, flecks of dried apricot and quince segueing into a yellow plum and nectarine-tinged finish. This is very promising and successfully shrugs off the warmth of the growing season. 2024-2038.
Antonio Galloni – Vinous
2023 Chablis “Butteaux”: (90-92)
(from a .57 ha holding). Discreet if easily discernible wood surrounds the ripe aromas of pear, apple, seaweed and a hint of brine character. There is excellent volume to the caressing and seductive medium weight flavors that brim with sappy dry extract that helps to buffer the firm and bright acid spine shaping the markedly dry and lingering finale where the only nit is a touch of warmth. This too should amply repay at least a few years of aging. (90-92)/2030+
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2022 Chablis Vaillons 1er Cru | Vinous 89
The 2021 Chablis Vaillons 1er Cru is planned to be bottled three times, this being the first in May 2022. The fragrant nose has touches of yellow fruit and crushed stone, just a hint of shaved almond coming through. The palate is well-balanced with a slightly reductive entry, good weight and grip. I’m just seeking more tension on the finish, though there is commendable length. 2024-2033.
Antonio Galloni – Vinous
2023 Chablis “Vaillons”: (90-92)
(from a 2.5 ha holding spread over Vaillons proper, Roncières, Séchet, Châtains and Epinottes). The mildly exotic aromas of ripe orchard, including white and yellow peach, apricot, lychee and passion fruit, are cut with citrus and tidal pool nuances. There is once again fine volume and excellent richness to the delicious medium-bodied flavors that possess a subtle minerality on the bone-dry, youthfully austere and borderline tannic finish. At least a few years of cellaring should be beneficial. (90-92)/2029+
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2022 Chablis Montée de Tonnerre | Vinous 90-92
The 2022 Chablis Montée de Tonnerre 1er Cru suffered some frost damage, and so was cropped at 42hl/ha; this cuvée is slightly higher in alcohol at 13.35%. It has quite an intense, energetic, menthol-tinged bouquet with plenty of citrus fruit. The palate is well-balanced and defined with a lightly spiced entry. There’s a little more salinity than the Mont de Milieu, with a nice bitter twist on the finish. A level-up from the 2021.
Antonio Galloni – Vinous
2023 Chablis “Montée de Tonnerre”: (90-93)
(from a huge 2.74 ha parcel in Montée de Tonnerre proper and Pied d’Aloup). An elegant and airy nose freely reveals its aromas of lemon-lime, tidal pool and spice-inflected pear and apple scents. The super- sleek, intense and equally attractively textured flavors culminate in a bone-dry, youthfully austere and sneaky long finale. This could use more depth but the potential is clearly present. I would add that this refined effort is quite classy. (90-93)/2030+
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2022 Chablis Vieilles Vignes Massale | Vinous 90-92
The 2022 Chablis Vieilles Vignes Massale is 100% fermented and aged in used barrels for up to 24 months. It has a touch of beeswax on the nose, veering into yellow fruit. The palate is well-balanced thanks to a fine spine of acidity, with more tension than the Chablis Village and a prickle of spice on the finish. Worth seeking out – very fine.
Antonio Galloni – Vinous
2023 Chablis – Sélection Massale Vieilles Vignes: (89-92)
(from Les Pargues, aged in 75% stainless and the rest in wood). An admirably discreet application of wood easily allows the aromas of apple, sea breeze, petrol and citrus confit to be appreciated. The old vines are very much in evidence as there is fine density to the utterly delicious, succulent and palate soaking flavors that possess a highly seductive texture while displaying outstanding length on the bitter lemon and balanced finale. This will need to develop better depth but it’s clearly very promising and also warmly recommended. (89-92)/2028+
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2023 Petit Chablis: 86
(note that in the US market this is labeled as “Sur le Clos”). Ripe and reasonably fresh aromas include those of petrol, white flower and essence of pear with just enough typicity to be interesting. The generous and agreeably textured flavors offer acceptable length but not much complexity, indeed this is a bit simple. To enjoy young. 86/2025+
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2022 Chablis | Vinous 88-90
The 2022 Chablis Village has a fragrant bouquet with a floral component, giving it a little more complexity than the Petit Chablis. The palate is well-balanced with fine acidity and good weight, slightly waxy in texture with fine body and grip on the finish. This is worth seeking out.
Antonio Galloni – Vinous
2023 Chablis: (88-91)
(mostly from Courgis fruit). Smoky aromas of gun flint, apple, petrol and better overall typicity leads to sleeker and more focused middle weight flavors that exude a subtle minerality on the sappy, lingering and more complex finale. This is quite good and while there is a touch of rusticity, it’s not enough to really detract from the overall impression. (88-91)/2027+
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2022 Chablis Les Clos Grand Cru | Vinous 93-95
The 2022 Chablis Les Clos Grand Cru sees more 450L barrels than Servin’s other Grand Crus. The nose has a bit more reduction, so the terroir expression is occluded compared to the Les Preuses. The palate is beautifully balanced with a seductive, slightly honeyed texture and traces of orange pith, quince and allspice. It really fans out towards the lingering finish. Superb.
Antonio Galloni – Vinous
2023 Chablis Grand Cru – Les Clos: (90-93)
(from a .88 ha parcel; raised in a mix of 2 to 10-year-old wood). Moderate wood frames more prominent floral influence on the aromas of algae, citrus confit and oyster shell. The succulent yet nicely tension-filled broad- shouldered flavors are quite rich and generously proportioned where the wood telegraphed by the nose is picked up by the solidly long and borderline chewy finale that is refreshingly dry. This isn’t what I would describe as a classic Les Clos but it’s impressive in its fashion and should age accordingly yet be approachable young. (90-93)/2031
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