November 4, 2026
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HENRI COSTAL

Vaillons Premier Cru 2023

Chablis, Burgundy, France

Whenever I’ve drunk this Chablis, the picture that has always come to mind is a dramatic, elegant frame and within that, a painting of soft, pillowy clouds. The tension of frame and picture. It’s like that, this wine: The following content is accessible for members only, please sign in.

96 points Karen MacNeil / WineSpeed

Available at Kermit Lynch Wines

A. The day that Champagne bottles are disgorged after secondary fermentation

B. A particular breed of sheep that graze on cover crops in Rhône vineyards

C. An above ground cellar where wine is stored and aged in Bordeaux

D. The level of barrel toast preferred for aging Burgundy wine

Jeroboam

The name used in Burgundy and Champagne for a large bottle containing the equivalent of four standard bottles, or 3 liters of wine. (Jeroboams are also referred to as The following content is accessible for members only, please sign in.

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