2004 Domaine Jean-Paul et Benoit Droin Chablis Les Clos Grand Cru
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Reduced, soil-driven nose dominated by silex and oyster sauce. Then backward to the point of austere, with strong acidity giving shape and grip to the citrus, saline and stone flavors. Boasts excellent density and palate coverage, but this very minerally, reserved wine needs considerable time in bottle to open. Droin says it will be at its best between 2015 and 2020.
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Jancis Robinson MW
Jancis Robinson MW
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Vegy nose. Very slightly looser than some Les Clos. Okay, but not exceptional. (JR)
Pale yellow-green. Very reduced on the nose, hinting at lemon, lime, flint and smoky oyster juice. Rich, supple and fat, but ultimately tighter than the Valmur and much less forthcoming today. Dense but light on its feet, with subtly complexflavors of citrus skin, flint, minerals, smoke and oyster juice. Finishes smooth and long, with theflavors spreading out to saturate the palate. The 50% oak component has really melted into the wine. Built to age but not especially austere today.