Chablis Grand Cru Valmur 2021, Jean Collet et Fils, AOC Chablis, Chardonnay

Collet’s Valmur is a true Grand Cru in every sense. The vineyard’s altitude keeps it cool, and that combined with its favorable aspect will give it an edge in the face of climate change. Because of its sheer mid-and-back-palate weight and weighted finish, complexity, minerality and nuance, if a skilled blind-taster got as far as pegging it as Chablis, it would be nearly impossible to not sense its class as a Grand Cru Chablis.