Joseph Faiveley Chablis 1er Cru Vaillons 2008

Date of Tasting: 18 July 2014

Wine Type: White

Grape Varieties: 100% Chardonnay

Alcohol: 13%

Origin: Burgundy, France

Appellation: Chablis 1er Cru Controlee

Expect to Pay: ~ THB1,500

Web: http://www.domaine-faiveley.com/
Chubby Score: 92/100
Value for money: 8/10

Professional Rating: ST - 92/100, JR - 16.5/20, BH - 92/100, CT - 90/100

Appearance: pale yellowish green

Aroma: complex expression of white flowers and citrus fruits on the nose with some stone

Palate: medium on the body with excellent length. fine detail of minerality and acidity which balance on the palate. beautiful and supple tone of mild citrus. 

This is a rather nice food wine. I had it along with grilled sea bass and they paired and showed synergy pretty nicely. The refined texture and Chablis character were rather charming. This Faiveley Chablis Vaillons 2008 starts to express itself now and I believe it should live up for a decade. Thank God.

Score Explanation

95+ = classic and extraordinary

90+ = outstanding in its class

85+ = recommended wine with some degree of enjoyment

80+ = drinkable occasionally

WA = Wine Advocate
AG = Antonio Galloni
WS = Wine Spectator
WE = Wine Enthusiast
JR = Jancis Robinson
DC = Decanter
JS = James Suckling
BH = Burghound
FS = Falstaff Magazine
ST = Stephen Tanzer
CT = Cellar Tracker Average Score