La Chablisienne
Chablis Grand Cru Les Clos
Bourgogne
- 100% Chardonnay
La Chablisienne
Bourgogne
| Vintage Wine Name | Chablis Grand Cru Les Clos 2022 |
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| Vintage | 2022 |
| Wine Description | Grand Cru Les Clos, considered a benchmark of Chablis Grand Cru, is believed to be the first vineyard planted on this hillside in 1267. The name is a reference to the stone walls that once surrounded the best vines. The ideal sun exposure, soil and steep slope provide superb ripening conditions and the resulting wines are known for their power, texture, ageability and intense minerality while maintaining the characteristic racy acidity of Chablis. |
| Region | Bourgogne |
| Appellation | Chablis Grand Cru AOC |
| Varietal Composition | 100% Chardonnay |
| Vineyard Details | Right bank of Serein between Grand Crus Valmur and Blanchots; southwest exposure; 133-170 meters; average vine age 30 years |
| Tasting notes | Aromas of pear and acacia precede a full and mouth-watering palate with intensity and length |
| Pairing notes | Enjoy with oysters, sushi, vegetable soup, smoked trout, pork tenderloin, roast chicken and various cheeses. |
| Alcohol % | 12.5 |
| Aging | 16 months on fine lees in 70% stainless-steel tanks and 30% in 228L oak barrels (up to 50% new oak) |
| SRP | 145 |
| Highest Score | 94 Wine Enthusiast, Editor's Choice |
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| Highest Score Review Copy | Lemon in color, give this demure wine time to unfurl in your glass. Reserved aromas of bosc pear, honeysuckle and just-ripened green apple expand on the nose. Crushed shells and wet river stone open the palate that sees ripe, restrained fruit take the lead through to a confident finish. |
| Acclaim |
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| Feature Bullet 1 | Over a century of experience working with a mosaic of vineyards in Chablis |
| Feature Bullet 2 | Grower-owned by over 200 families |
| Feature Bullet 3 | Producing over 22% of all Chablis in the AOC guarantees quality and supply |
| Feature Bullet 4 | Style reflects terroir and vintage, delivering elegance, purity, minerality and ageability |
| Feature Bullet 5 | Environmental programs preserve vineyards and protect people across all winery functions |
| Winery | La Chablisienne |
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| Winery Description | Established in 1923 with the goals of driving quality and innovation in the region, as well as bolstering the influence of its growers, today La Chablisienne spans over 200 winegrowing families and 1,200 hectares of superior vineyard holdings and is known for producing some of the top wines in Chablis. La Chablisienne farms a diverse array of vineyards across the four appellations – Grand Cru, 1er Cru, Chablis and Petit Chablis – so the wines truly represent the essence of each unique location. These elegant cuvées are known for their purity, energy and minerality. |
| Winemaker | Estelle Roy |
| Winemaker Bio | Estelle has been immersed in the gastronomic world with her family since her early childhood. The pleasure of eating and pairing food and wine from an early age has been a source of motivation for her professional pursuits. She obtained her national oenologist diploma (DNO) in Dijon and decided to specialize and refine her knowledge and expertise in the regions of Alsace, Beaujolais and Burgundy. Today her passion for winemaking starts in the vineyard, a bond strengthened by marriage as her husband is a winegrower. In May 2023, Estelle stepped in to the head winemaking role at La Chablisienne. Estelle strives to represent the best from each of the terroirs and to give a soul to each vintage. |