2003 Chablis Les Clos
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(the crop level here and in the Blanchots was barely 15 hectoliters per hectare) Pure, vibrant aromas of white pepper, snap pea, ginger and crushed stone. Fat, dense and rich; quite dry and pure but not at all hard. Hints at the complexity to come but not yet expressive. The longest of these 2003s, finishing dry, minerally and a bit youthfully bitter-edged. This is more affected by the recent bottling than the other grand crus, notes Billaud. A knockout for the vintage, but I wouldn't think about opening a bottle for at least a year or two.
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Stephen Tanzer, Vinous
Stephen Tanzer, Vinous
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Enticing green-tinged color. Perfumed aromas of lime blossom, mint and powdered stone. Rich, round and smooth, with flavors of crushed stone and mint. At once chewy and vibrant, and extremely light on its feet for a wine from this vintage. Slow-mounting, highly aromatic finish really lingers, offering saline and lichee hints and lovely lift.