Domaine Besson 1er Cru Vaillons Chablis 2022 (750ml)

Pale gold with green reflections, Domaine Besson Chablis 1er Cru Vaillons 2022 (100% Chardonnay) opens with an elegant, expressive nose—white peach, lemon curd, hawthorn blossom, and crushed oyster shell, laced with hints of hazelnut and flint. From the sun-exposed slopes of the Vaillons climat, the fruit is vinified and aged entirely in stainless steel, capturing the purity and minerality of Kimmeridgian limestone soils. The palate is supple yet precise, balancing ripe stone fruit with citrus tension and a chalky core. Acidity is vibrant, the texture lightly creamy, and the finish long, saline, and subtly savoury. A poised and articulate Premier Cru—generous yet mineral, showing the layered depth of its terroir with graceful clarity.