2022 Domaine Louis Michel et Fils 'Les Clos Grand Cru' Chablis

Winemaker Notes:  Grand Cru Les Clos may seem austere and virile at first. But it is actually very expressive on the palate, with dominant mineral aromas, complemented by white pepper and nutmeg notes.

CRITICAL ACCLAIM


Decanter - "Guillaume Michel observes that Les Clos is 'never ready to drink'. A powerful, compact and fine grand cru which has loads of potential. The vines were planted in 1968, on limestone/clay soils over oyster shell-rich marl. Density, a touch of spice, concentrated but also light on its feet. This will spend several more months in tank and will undoubtedly be a slow maturer. Will be very fine, but will need several years to show its best."


Burghound - "Note: also from .50 ha parcel, half of which is young vines A more restrained and equally cool nose grudgingly reveals its aromas of oyster shell, ocean spray, just sliced citrus and wet stone. There is again excellent volume and a sappy texture to the almost painfully intense and overtly powerful larger-bodied flavors that brim with minerality that adds a sense of lift to the compact, dry and sneaky long finish. Like all fine examples of Les Clos, this is clearly going to need at least 6 to 8 years of bottle aging and should amply repay 10 to 12. *Burghound Don't Miss!* (92-95pts)"


Tim Atkin - "This hails from the northern, Valmur side of Les Clos and sits mid-slope. Aromas of crushed quartz, spicy fennel and white grapefruit take center stage. The curvaceous palate delivers a wad of supple fruit wrapped up by a strong cord of structuring acidity. The finish shows crunch and pleasant dryness. In sum, there is everything here to allow this wine to age to benefit."