2013 Chablis

Kept in barrel until December this is bright and clear in colour. Picked early, the fruit bounds out of the glass, no sign of the oak. Displaying a whole raft of different fruits, the oak lends support behind. In particular the fruit acid balance impresses. Great Chablis. 
Jasper Morris, MW - Wine Buyer

Picking began on 30th September, stopped for the rainy weekend, then the small amount remaining was finished afterwards. The Pinsons have been making such good wine for several years now, and 2013 certainly continues that story.

Picked on 4^th and 5^th October, just in time, this is a pale lemon colour with a powerful nose, Chablis with some bite to it, as well as sunshine. Some refined reduction to the nose, then a burst of white and yellow fruit, some plums, a tangy, chalky finish, the oyster shells are there. More backward but it is all there. 
Jasper Morris MW - Burgundy Wine Director

Samuel Billaud notes the very short window in 2013: the grapes were late to ripen but then it poured on Saturday 5th October which accelerated the rot. He began at the end of September and finished on 8th October. Overall yields were low but acceptable, with very concentrated wines which are as concentrated as, but a touch less saline than,2012. He feels the best successes in 2013 are on the right bank.

Pale but intense and ultra-concentrated, this displays very dense white fruit and an edge of smokiness. Highly impressive, there is weight and fruit richness, with lovely lemon-scented notes,  brilliant intensity and a fine suave finish. Another great example of Les Clos magic. 
Jasper Morris, MW - Wine Buyer

Benoît began harvesting on 26th September so almost everything was picked before the rain. Supply is down 30 percent because of the flowering but there was very little rot. It all passed off without problem during vinification and in the cellar.

From several different plots throughout Les Vaillons, a sunny and early ripening vineyard, the first to be converted to organic farming back in 2006. As always, this is relatively strict in style, with some fresh lemon notes, yet still with a little bit of flesh on the bones, an excellent food wine.
Jasper Morris, MW - Wine Buyer

The domaine began picking on 26th September, the first to do so in Chablis and ahead of many in the Côte d’Or. It was the right decision since with their low yields and well aerated bunches the grapes were ripe enough, harvesting conditions were good, and everything was picked before the horrible weather of 5th and 6th October. As a result these are wines of exceptional intensity and potential longevity.

From 2013 a new plot dating back to 1936 has been added in Côte de Bréchain to go with those in Pied d’Aloue and Chapelot.  Fine, clear and bright, with a stylish but also laid back nose, very good tension through the middle, a small amount of yellow plum fruit but not as exotic as some years. Very long finish though, supported by a deft touch of oak. 
Jasper Morris, MW - Wine Buyer

The domaine began picking on 26th September, the first to do so in Chablis and ahead of many in the Côte d’Or. It was the right decision since with their low yields and well aerated bunches the grapes were ripe enough, harvesting conditions were good, and everything was picked before the horrible weather of 5th and 6th October. As a result these are wines of exceptional intensity and potential longevity.

Light, bright and fresh in both colour and bouquet, restrained, with very promising potential. Pure, striking, intense, lemon notes, very mineral, with a long crunchy finish. Very satisfying.
Jasper Morris MW, Burgundy Wine Director