The immensely impressive 1997 Chablis Vaillons exhibits a crystalline, pure nose of pears, minerals, and chalk. Medium-bodied, hugely flavorful, it is a rich, admirably delineated wine crammed with ripe mineral and fresh sea water flavors that linger throughout its exceedingly long finish. Projected maturity: 2000-2007. 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.

So unusual, it's lovable, with all that honey, green olive, toasted oak, smoke, apricot jam, etc., it's indescribably genuine and therefore great. Try it, and fall in love. Drink now through 2010. 983 cases made.??–PM??Region: France / Burgundy / Chablis Select to Add