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CHABLIS GRAND CRU
LES CLOS 2022

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LES CLOS

CHABLIS GRAND CRU
LES CLOS 2022

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2021   2022  

Varietal

100% Chardonnay.

Tasting notes

Colour: Very pale, clear with light green tints.

Bouquet: An elegant, racy nose showing notes of mandarins, fresh almond and dried apricot.

Palate: Rich and round in the mouth with elegant notes of acacia honey and citrus, good length and a finish that returns to mineral notes.

Food and wine pairing

Will be perfect for all grand dishes such as lobster or grilled turbot, scallops, crayfish, sashimi, urchins, a creamy cheese and even caviar.

Serving suggestions

Ideally serve cooled down at 14°C / 57°F.

Ageing potential

This Grand Cru wine can be laid down in a cellar for 5 to 7 years

Origins

Chablis is near Auxerre in the Yonne département and is one of the southernmost wine growing areas in Burgundy. It has the particular characteristic of only producing white Chardonnay wines. The area is also recognised for its geology; the major base course dates from the Kimmeridgian era. The Grand Crus are located on a hillside covering around 100 hectares on the right bank of the Serein River.

"Les Clos" is one of the seven single vineyards or “climats” that have contributed to the international reputation of the Chablis region's Great White Wines. This single vineyard, with a surface area of 24.75 hectares is the largest of the prestigious Grands Crus. It is also the most uniform with a regular 200-metre south-west facing slope. Hillside terroir. Calcosol made from Portlandian and Kimmeridgian colluviums on Kimmeridgian marls.

Vinification and maturing

The grapes were slowly pressed. The juice was left to settle at cold temperatures and the alcoholic fermentation began in stainless steel tanks. After 3 days, 30% of the juice was transferred to fine-grained oak barrels to continue the alcoholic fermentation. The remaining juice was left in stainless steel tanks for alcoholic fermentation under controlled temperatures (18-20°C / 64-68°F). The malolactic fermentation was completed. Finally, the wine was aged on its fine lees for 18 months.

Vintage : 2022

In the Chablis area, in spite of the harsh spring frosts, the vines recovered very well and the grapes emerged in abundance. The lack of water was very troubling but a few showers on 15 August triggered the ripening process.

The harvest, running from 1 September to 22 September.  The vines' condition was ideal. Only a few scorch marks were visible following the hot weather. A very good harvest, in terms of quality and quantity, for all the Chablis appellations, with very interesting balances.

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