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“Roland Lavantureux’s 2022 Chablis Vieilles Vignes is a revelation. A wine of depth and character, the Vieilles Vignes is magnificent. Time brings out striking citrus, white pepper, slate and chalk notes. This is my first wine from Lavantureux, a grower I am eager to learn more about. What a wine.”
93pts — Antonio Galloni, vinous.com
Domaine Roland Lavantureux
Lignorelles, Chablis
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Roland Lavantureux 2022 Chablis Vieilles Vignes
(Shelf Price: $119.00)
Offer: $105.00
6-pack: $570.00 ($95/bottle)
“The 2022 'Vieilles Vignes' Chablis from the Freres Lavantureux comes from nearly 70 year-old vines in a single 1.5ha parcel, raised in a mixture of used barrels (40%) and stainless steel tanks.
Aromatically it suggests great density without weight, with an initial faint and intriguing reduction that segues nicely into a nose of smoky minerals: struck rock and broken shell trimmed in touches of cracked pepper and nutmeg. Crushed citrus leaf, lemon pith, firm pear and peach blossom aromatics follow along with hints of thyme and lemon oil; warm stones and plump oyster behind. The palate retains its Chablisien typicity while possessing good weight. Firmly in the 'upper register' of the palate it opens with a sleek profile, silken in caress with a fine central line of acidity. There is good balance between classical austerity and generosity, with a hint of confiture on the conclusion. Sea salt trims lemon zest and lime curd, along with tart peach skins and white pear adding weight. Supporting: broken chalk, toasted bran. The finish is nicely strict and with good salinity.
Strict, you say? Bring back the runs with the rulers as there is too much pleasure to be had here for Chablis Lovers.”
— David
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“The 2022 Chablis Vieilles Vignes comes from 65-year-old vines and is aged 40% in barrel, the rest in stainless steel. It has an open, airy bouquet with citrus peel and Granny Smith apples, less rich than the regular Chablis Village. The palate is fresh and saline on the entry, lightly spiced with good weight and a cohesive, bright finish that delivers the sapidity to beckon another sip. Top-notch Chablis!”
91pts — Neal Martin, vinous.com
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