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2014 Petit Chablis : A restrained but clearly ripe nose of floral and citrus elements also displays plenty of Chablis character. There is good volume to the delicious, vibrant and saline-inflected finale. This should drink well with only 2 to 3 years of bottle age. 87/2017+

2014 Chablis : (from 11 parcels scattered around Chablis, the most notable of which are from Les Pargues). This is also quite aromatically restrained but there is so much classic Chablis character present that even blind it could scarcely be mistaken for any other region. The cool, pure and focused middle weight flavors possess an almost pungent minerality along with a clean, markedly dry, balanced and beautifully persistent finish. This is a terrific example for its level and would make a fine choice for an all-around, as well as age-worthy,
house white. 89/2019+

2014 Chablis – Tête d’Or : (from 2 parcels situated in the villages portion of Chapelot). A discreet but not invisible touch of wood sets off the equally cool, pure and citrus-infused nose that also displays plenty of classic Chablis character. There is fine density to the mineral-driven, vibrant and well-detailed flavors that deliver excellent depth and length for its level. With a few years of bottle age this should be lovely. Recommended. (89-91)/2020+

2014 Chablis “Les Vaillons ”: (from Séchet, Roncières, Châtains, Mélinots and Vaillons proper). This too is distinctly cool and reserved with its pretty and airy array of citrus, iodine and ocean breeze scents. There is beautiful intensity and delineation to the delicious and energetic medium-bodied flavors that deliver solid richness and persistence on the well-balanced finish. This should amply reward 6 to 8 years of cellaring. (90-92)/2021+

2014 Chablis “Fourchaume ”: (from a .25 ha parcel in Vaupoulent). A wonderfully perfumed nose releases notes of iodine, floral, citrus and green apple. Yet again there is a plethora of Chablis elements present on the vibrant, intense and detailed medium weight flavors that are a lovely combination of volume and finesse, all wrapped in a moderately dry, balanced and lingering finish. This too is really quite good and worth your attention. (90-93)/2021+

2014 Chablis “Mont de Milieu”: (from 4 different parcels of 35+ year old vines). This is the first wine in the range to display any appreciable reduction and while it’s not strong, it is enough to push the underlying fruit to the background. The medium-bodied flavors are tightly coiled with terrific energy that is so mineral-driven that the bone dry finish is like sucking on tiny stones. This is not the most refined wine here but it is the most intense. (91-94)/2022+

2014 Chablis “Montée de Tonnerre”: (from a 2.5 ha parcel of 35+ year old vines – two thirds of the blend is from Chapelot and the remainder is from Pied d’Aloup and Montée de Tonnerre proper; the Pied d’Aloup vines were planted in 1935). A spicy nose grudgingly liberates notes of citrus, floral, wet stone and iodine. There is a fine blend of power and finesse with outstanding punch, complexity and balance on the beautifully lingering finish. A classic Montée de Tonnerre. (92-94)/2022+

2014 Chablis – Les Preuses : (from a .41 ha parcel of vines planted in 1952). A pungently complex nose is composed of petrol, citrus, white flower, pear and sea shore elements. The subtly mineral and highly complex flavors possess a highly beguiling texture before culminating in a strikingly long finish that is Zen-like in its harmony. This is a special effort that is worth the trouble to find. (92-95)/2022+

2014 Chablis – Vaudésir : (from a .71 ha parcel; 100% new wood). A discreet but not invisible application of wood sets off the ultra-fresh, ripe and airy aromas of pear, rose petal and green fruit along with plenty of Chablis elements. There is a bit more volume on the palate compared to the Preuses with ample power and punch that continues onto the detailed, mineral-driven and explosively long finish. At present the overall complexity isn’t quite as prominent but the underlying material is such that this may change with time in bottle. (92-
94)/2022+

2014 Chablis – Les Blanchots : (from a small .18 ha parcel of vines planted in 1971 that directly abut Les Clos; note that one of the few changes that Faiveley has made to the wine making style involves radically reducing the oak program for this wine which prior to the sale was notably generous). While there is some wood present it is much less than the approach used by Bernard Billaud and in this case it easily allows the cool, pure and elegant white flower, green apple, iodine and oyster shell aromas to be appreciated. There is fine density
and even power to the medium-bodied flavors that are a combination of punch and refinement on the gorgeously long, complex and harmonious finish. This is terrific, though be aware that it is definitely going to require an extended amount of bottle age. (93-95)/2024+

2014 Chablis – Les Clos : (from a .44 ha parcel of vines planted in 1966). There is an ample amount of mineral reduction present on the citrusy and notably floral nose that also displays an abundance of Chablis character that continues onto the concentrated, powerful, intense and highly energetic palate impression while delivering stunningly good depth and length. As much as I like the Preuses and Blanchots, there is just another dimension present here and this should be remarkable once it achieves its full maturity. Bravo. (93-
96)/2024+