2014 Chablis Les Clos
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Tasting notes
An interesting nose offers up notes of honeysuckle, mineral reduction and oyster shell hints. As is typically the case the broad-shouldered flavors are bigger, richer and more powerful if not finer while delivering terrific punch on the explosively persistent and palate coating finale. This too will require a few years of cellaring to find its center. (Oct 2015), www.burghound.com
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Allen Meadows, Burghound
Neal Martin
More reviews and scores
The 2014 Chablis Grand Cru les Clos is raised 65% in stainless steel and 35% in wooden barrels for ten months, plus another six all in stainless steel. It has a slightly smudged bouquet that should be more detailed. The palate is straightforward with green apple and nectarine notes, but there is little mineralite or tension here. This should be better given the vineyard and the quality of the superior Vaudesir. Aug 2016, www.robertparker.com
About the producer
Domaine Long-Depaquit is one of the largest in Chablis, with 62 hectares under vine. It is owned by the Beaune-based négociant Albert Bichot who has managed the property since 1967