Tasting Notes
Vinous 96-98
Weightless, gracious and utterly impeccable. That is how my notes read on the 2012 Chablis Clos. Layers of vibrant fruit run through the wine, literally pulsating with tremendous energy. An intensely saline finish laced with white stone fruits, chalk and citrus rounds out this captivating, mesmerizing Chablis. Simply put, the 2012 Clos is a wine that will make the heart race. It is every bit that monumental.
Anticipated maturity: 2022-2022
Robert Parker 95
The 2012 Chablis Grand Cru Les Clos has a lovely nose that takes a few minutes to open, revealing subtle notes of hazelnut, grilled almond and strong saline notes. The palate is beautifully balanced with citrus peel, dried apricot, a hint of lemongrass and a long praline-tinged finish that goes on and on and on. Stunning. Drink 2015-2028+
Anticipated maturity: 2015-2028
Burghound 97
This is less reserved than usual with its equally elegant and pure aromas of petrol, citrus blossom, essence of stone, tidal pool and oyster shell nuances. There is stunningly good concentration and power to the broad-shouldered and big-bodied flavors that seem to be built on a base of liquid rock, all wrapped in the same almost painfully intense finish as the Valmur that just goes on and on. Like the Blanchots, this is extraordinarily saline in character. A definite "Wow" wine!
