2004 Jean-Marc Brocard Chablis Les Clos

Jean-Marc Brocard is an estate with 150 acres in Chablis. The estate was founded in 1972 when Jean-March Brocard married a woman who inherited 2.5 acres of vineyards. Since then he has added significantly to the size of the estate and built a modern winery and cellar in 1989. The estate produces premier crus in Beauregard, Cote de Jouan, Montmains, Vaucoupin, Chablis and Petit Chablis as well as Sauvignon de Saint-Bris.

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.

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.