2018 Chablis Les Clos
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Notes of mineral reduction, floral, iodine and poached pear are also trimmed in soft wood. The solidly dense and powerful large-scaled flavors possess a lovely sense of verve with ample minerality and salinity, all wrapped in an impressively persistent, balanced and relatively dry finale. This is sufficiently compact to make clear that at least some patience will be necessary if you wish to see this at its apogee. 2026+
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Neal Martin, Vinous
Antonio Galloni, Vinous
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The 2018 Chablis Les Clos Grand Cru comes from 2.5ha of 45-year-old vines and is matured for 12 months in barrel. It has a more floral bouquet than the Montmains, pressed white flowers mingling with lemon zest and light chalk dust aromas. The palate is very well balanced with a slightly honeyed opening, counterbalanced by a fine thread of acidity and subtle tropical notes toward the finish. Everything here remains nicely controlled and there is reassuring persistence. Excellent.
Pinson's 2018 Chablis Les Clos Grand Cru is endowed with superb textural richness and tons of sheer pedigree. Apricot, peach, dried flowers, spice and ginger add myriad shades of nuance to this super-expressive, arrestingly beautiful Clos. The 2018 starts off quietly in the glass, then builds with a crescendo of aromas, flavors and textures that is utterly captivating. Light tropical notes grace the finish in an exquisite Clos that delivers the goods.