Taking #3 In Our Top Five Of 2021 Is The Most Coveted Cru In Chablis
By
David Gettenberg
You haven't lived until you have experienced a Grand Cru Chablis by one of Burgundy's finest producers.
Domaine Christian Moreau is the largest holder of Grand Cru vineyards in Chablis.
With a mere 7.5 acres, Les Clos is the most famous of the Grand Crus. The parcel sits high on a steeply graded hillside with low yields.
While Moreau's village Chablis is the best value on the market, their iconic Grand Cru Les Clos is the envy of the region.
The 2018 Chablis Les Clos Grand Cru is airy and gracious - not unlike the Blanchot in feel - with added layers of textural richness and depth. Apricot, citrus confit, crushed rocks, oak and light tropical overtones add character to this beautifully layered, nuanced Clos. A Chablis of reserve and class." Vinous
And, what a vintage! "There are whispers that Burgundy 2018 is one of the greatest ever vintages." Decanter, Tim Atkins
We love this wine for its Corton-Charlemagne depth and tenor and Chablis core. Whether you are a collector or just love great white wine, you will enjoy this delicious Chardonnay that is "elegant and enduring." Wine Enthusiast
From oysters to lobster to fish to fowl, you can enjoy this exceptional white now through 2035.
By the way, we recommend serving Les Clos on the warmer side of cold to enhance the wine's already impeccable fruit and acidity.
This is a gem.
Enjoy!
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Press & Tasting Notes
97
“Elegant and enduring.”
Wine Enthusiast • 97 / 100
"A certain restraint governs the chalky, nutty and smoky nature of this wine’s nose. Very slowly, a pure note of zesty lemon comes through, illuminating the entire wine. Chalky density, coolness and rich, buffered stoniness give texture and concentration, made distinct by lemon freshness. The wine already has harmony and poise that will only increase over the years. It is elegant and enduring."
95
“A Chablis of reserve and class.”
Vinous • 95 / 100
"The 2018 Chablis Les Clos Grand Cru is airy and gracious - not unlike the Blanchot in feel - with added layers of textural richness and depth. Apricot, citrus confit, crushed rocks, oak and light tropical overtones add character to this beautifully layered, nuanced Clos. A Chablis of reserve and class, the 2018 has a very bright future, as suggested by the floral, tightly wound finish. The 2018 was done 60% in steel and 40% in oak."
