2018 Roland Lavantureux Chablis

Community Tasting Notes (11) Avg Score: 90.4 points

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  4/29/2024 - Rezy13 wrote:

  From 375; deeper color suggests some maderization, nose initially shows oxidative character reminiscent of Sherry, golden apple, pear, cleans up with a little air, leesy, lacks some focus, I guess there is some mineral in there, fruit and acids along with oxidative character make this harder to decipher; moral of the story is to drink your 375s much sooner than 750s; a bit disappointing though not a large quantity to choke down- this is why I buy mags- much more forgiving.

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  11/3/2022 - Rezy13 wrote:

  Straw yellow green; nose suggests oyster shells, fleeting green but mainly yellow apples, tart and sour with a touch of honey almost bordering on red, crosses over to yellow pear, this wants to be more generous than it is, from 375, a kiss of creme fraiche, a striking quality to the nose and resiliency of frui, white flower finish.

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  6/4/2022 - Bubbu wrote:

  Neal Martin Notes
  92 Points, Neal Martin, Vinous: "The 2018 Chablis Village, matured for 12 months in 80% stainless steel and 20% used oak, has a vibrant, fresh, classic Chablis nose that many other growers were not able to achieve in this warm year. The palate is very well balanced with a fine bead of acidity, vibrant and zesty, showing a touch of spice on the elegant finish. This must surely be one of the finest Chablis Village of 2018."

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  5/31/2022 - jlhkiss Likes this wine: 91 Points

  Solid entry-level Laventureux from a ripe vintage. Still had a hard, stone-cold acidity, though definitely much riper tropical fruit on the palate than previous vintages. Was a hit with the family. Drink 2022-2028. Technical score: 91. Enjoyment score: 91.

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  3/21/2022 - xyc Likes this wine: 89 Points

  Opens to Eaux de Skunk which sort of dissipates, peut etre. Medium bodied or full bodied, as you find it. A spectrum of tastes and nuances, every Chablis taster is likely to discover appealing tones; but not an ensemble playing a work in harmony. I would not bet on aging to compose the fragments.

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