Produced from a hail damaged parcel that yielded only 22 hectoliters per hectare, the 1998 Chablis Vaillons offers buttered toast, fresh earth, and oak aromas. Medium-to-full-bodied and muscular, it has a potentially outstanding personality of liquid minerals and tangy citrus fruits. This flavorful, tightly knit, and long wine should be consumed over the next 5 years. A Peter Vezan Selection (Paris Fax # 011-33-1-42654293), importers include: North Berkeley Imports, Berkeley, CA; tel (510) 848-8910, and a Patrick Lesec Selection (Paris Fax # 011-33-1-42843822), various American importers, including Bacchus Importers (800) 525-9699.

Clean and pure, with a pronounced butter and cream character followed by nice lemon and toasted oak notes. Medium-bodied, not very opulent, but with a vibrant finish. Drink now through 2006.??–PM??Region: France / Burgundy / Chablis Select to Add