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2015 Gerard Duplessis Chablis Les Clos

Minimum Bid is $70
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ITEM 10629313 - Removed from a professional wine storage facility; Purchased at retail

Bidder Amount Total
$70
2015 Gerard Duplessis Chablis Les Clos

RATINGS

92The Wine Advocate

A rich bouquet with scents of dried honey, acacia, linseed and a touch of pressed white flowers, all well defined. The palate is crisp and taut on the entry with a fine bead of acidity, waxy in texture with a slightly resinous last third

REGION

France, Burgundy, Chablis, Les Clos

Les Clos is a 61-acre Grand Cru vineyard in the appellation of Chablis, at the northwestern tip of Burgundy. With rocky soil, good drainage, and a southerly orientation, the vineyard is generally the most acclaimed of the Chablis Grand Crus. The principal landholders are Fevre with 10.38 acres; J. Moreau, with 9.01 acres; and C. Moreau, with 9 acres. Other notable producers with parcels in Les Clos are Francois Raveneau, Louis Pinson, Joseph Drouhin and Rene Dauvissat. Like all the Chablis vineyards, it is planted exclusively to Chardonnay.

TYPE

White Wine, Chardonnay, Chablis Grand Cru

This white variety originated in Burgundy, but is now grown around the world. Its flexibility to thrive in many regions translates to wide flavor profile in the market. Chardonnay is commonly used in making Champagne and sparkling wines.