2012 Chablis Les Clos
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This is also very restrained, cool and ultra-pure with its reserved aromas of wet stone, lemon peel, white flowers, iodine and discreet wood hints. There is excellent power and punch to the intensely mineral-driven medium weight flavors that finish with a very dry and explosive finale. A classically styled and proportioned Les Clos. Tasted: Oct 15, 2013. Drink: 2020+
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Allen Meadows, Burghound
Neal Martin
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The 2012 Chablis Grand Cru Les Clos, which comes from 1.7 hectares of 50+-year-old vine, has a much subtler bouquet compared to Les Preuses with hints of yellow flowers and damp autumnal undergrowth. The palate is extremely well-balanced with a touch of dried apricot and peach skin on the entry before being usurped by gentle spicy notes that lead to the tense finish. This is a lovely Les Clos, although Les Preuses is more exciting this year. Drink now-2022. Aug 2014, www.robertparker.com
About the producer
Domaine Rene & Vincent Dauvissat is one of the finest Chablis estates, on a par with Domaine Raveneau as the top two wine addresses in the region. The domaine has a long history of producing wines of great complexity, consistency and fantastic ageing capability.