Billaud-Simon, Vaulorent Premier Cru Chablis 2020

95 points Jasper Morris
"Pale lemon yellow. The bouquet is noticeably more developed than Fourchaumes in an engaging soft woolly style of white fruit. There is a noticeably greater intensity of fruit here, along with a more defined acidity and, I suspect, greater dry extract. Altogether a wine at a more powerful level. Still in reserve but excellent potential."

94 points James Suckling
"It may be from one of the least well-known of the Chablis 1er Cru sites, but this is a beautiful wine that combines creamy elegance with chalky and licorice character. Complex mouth-feel at the long, chalky finish that has so much mineral energy."

Vinous Reverie Notes
Plot situated just beside the Grands Crus parcels, Vaulorent is one of the more unique Premier Cru terroirs in Chablis. Wines from Vaulorent have great fullness in a similar manner to wine from Fourchaume, with added charm and elegance. Southwest exposure, with a Kimmeridgian marl argillaceous soil (clay and limestone, oestrea virgula). Tasting Notes: Bright, clear hue with greenish reflections. The complex nose offers delicate aromas of fresh pear combined with toasty and smoky notes. The palate is well-structured with good freshness and a wonderful salinity. This wine’s distinctive minerality and lively character linger on the finish.