Bernard Defaix Chablis 1er Cru Vaillons

The 2023 Chablis Vaillons 1er Cru has quite an intense nose that's citrus-fresh with lime and light grapefruit scents. The palate is well balanced with a twist of sour lemon on the entry, a keen line of acidity and a subtle, leesy finish that lingers nicely. Maybe this misses a little generosity for a Vaillons, though it feels quite tender and long. Tasted blind at the BIVB offices in Chablis.