The 2019 Chablis Vaillon 1er Cru is matured 30% in barrel (5% new) and 70% in tank. Fresh and animated on the nose, it has a brightness and sense of joie-de-vivre that is endearing, even at this early stage. The palate is very well balanced with crisp acidity, taut and focused, leading into a harmonious, tensile finish. I actually think this is as good as the Cuvée Guy Moreau – just different rather than better.