Chablis 1er Cru Vaillons, Domaine G. Duplessis 2018 (Chablis, France)

Lemon curd, green apple, and white peach unfold alongside hints of chamomile, crushed oyster shell, and a touch of flinty reduction. The palate is rich yet finely etched, with a creamy texture from extended lees aging balanced by racy acidity and a long, saline finish. Compared to leaner, more austere Chablis vintages, 2018 Vaillons shows a bit more fruit generosity while maintaining the cut and tension that define great Chablis.