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2014 Jean-Paul & Benoit Droin Chablis Les Clos

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December 1, 2024 - $140

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RATINGS

96Decanter Magazine (points)

Superb notes of lime, pear and iodine with a very concentrated (but not heavy) structure but not heavy and a mineral finish. Very complex; always changing in the glass.

95Vinous / IWC

White flowers, mint, oyster shell, white pepper and a touch of orchard fruit run through this nervy, beautifully translucent Chablis. There’s terrific depth and structure, which gives the wine notable persistence, but no excess weight.

94The Wine Advocate

...striking in the way it saturates the palate in all dimensions with gorgeous inner perfume and layers of textured, brilliant fruit. Saline notes appear on the mid-palate and finish, giving the wine further intensity, focus and harmony. Hints of smokiness and crushed rocks wrap around the close.

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

2014 Jean-Paul & Benoit Droin Chablis Les Clos