2012 Chablis Les Clos
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This possesses what is arguably the most aromatically complex nose in the range with its perfumed and ripe scents of oyster shell, sea breeze, green apple, lemon rind and white flowers. The wonderfully refined large-scaled flavors are almost pungently mineral and this stony character continues onto the markedly dry, balanced and hugely finish that exudes hints of iodine. This is breathtakingly good though note well that it will require extended bottle age to realize its considerable potential. 2024+
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Allen Meadows, Burghound
Antonio Galloni, Vinous
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Bright, pale yellow. Knockout nose combines ginger, quinine, caraway seed and crushed stone, lifted by a note of elderflower. Densely packed, tight and virile; dry, rich and quite long, offering a lovely balance of zesty lemony acidity and fruit sweetness. Finishes with strong saline minerality.
The 2012 Chablis Les Clos is totally intriguing. Initially a bit reticent, the Clos only blossoms on the mid-palate and finish, where the wine's texture and breadth are most apparent. Silky, perfumed and polished throughout, the 2012 impresses for its fabulous balance and faithful expression of this great site.