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1996 Domaine Laroche Chablis Les Clos

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March 31, 2024 - $93

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RATINGS

99Wine Spectator

Sexy, racy Chablis that shows this wonderful '96 vintage at its best. Full-bodied yet elegant, it packs loads of mineral, honey, ripe pear, tangerine and wet earth flavors in a subtle, round, seductive package that should only get better

90-92The Wine Advocate

...super rich and deep nose with toast and wet stone scents and a hugely powerful, thick, luscious, full-bodied, bone dry, and tight-fisted core of citrus fruits, minerals, flint...touches of spicy oak...

90Stephen Tanzer

Mint and flowers on the shy note...

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.

VINTAGE

1996 Domaine Laroche Chablis Les Clos

800 cases produced