Structure

Bodyfull
Acidityhigh
Sweetnessdry
Finishlong
Oaknone or neutral

Drinking window

Best 6 to 20 years from vintage.
vintage6 yrs20 yrs22 yrs

Critic scores

No critic score is published for this bottle that we can cite with a reviewer, a vintage and a review year, so none is shown. The rating in the header is our own.

In the glass

Full-bodiedHigh acidityDryLong finish

Aroma: citrus, oyster shell, white flower, mineral

Palate: lemon, green apple, chalk, saline

A precise, organic Les Clos, mineral and saline with citrus, oyster shell and a stony depth.

What it pairs with

  • Chablis oysters
    The wine's saline, oyster-shell minerality is the textbook match for raw oysters on ice.
  • Roast turbot in beurre blanc
    A rich grand-cru white carries the firm white fish and its buttery sauce without being overwhelmed.
  • Quenelle de brochet sauce Nantua Find quenelle de brochet sauce nantua on TableJourney →
    The dumpling's creamy crayfish sauce meets a taut white Burgundy that cuts the richness and lifts the shellfish.

How to serve Chablis Grand Cru Les Clos

Allow 35 minutes from open to pour.

  1. Open and decant. Open 30 minutes before serving and pour into a decanter to aerate.
  2. Serve at 10-12°C. Cellar temperature (10-12°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
  3. Glassware. Use a medium-sized white-wine glass: the bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
  4. Pair with. Chablis oysters, Roast turbot in beurre blanc, Quenelle de brochet sauce Nantua. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.

History

Brocard farms organically and biodynamically; Les Clos is its grand cru flagship.

  1. 1973: Domaine Jean-Marc Brocard founded

Facts

Producer
Domaine Jean-Marc Brocard · visiting guide
Grapes
Chardonnay (100%)
Classification
Grand Cru (Chablis, AOC)
Oak
Aged in steel and older oak
ABV
13.0%
Price
EUR 55 to 110 at retail
Drinking window
6-20 from vintage
First vintage
1973

Frequently asked about Chablis Grand Cru Les Clos

What does Chablis Grand Cru Les Clos taste like?

On the nose, citrus, oyster shell, white flower, mineral. On the palate, lemon, green apple, chalk, saline. Structurally full-bodied, high acidity with a long finish. A precise, organic Les Clos, mineral and saline with citrus, oyster shell and a stony depth.

When should I drink Chablis Grand Cru Les Clos?

Drink 6-20 from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.

What food pairs with Chablis Grand Cru Les Clos?

Chablis oysters is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Roast turbot in beurre blanc and Quenelle de brochet sauce Nantua. The wine's saline, oyster-shell minerality is the textbook match for raw oysters on ice.

What grapes are in Chablis Grand Cru Les Clos?

The blend is Chardonnay (100%). The wine is classified as Grand Cru (Chablis, AOC).

Tags

cellar worthy chardonnay dry full body grand cru mood elegant occasion cellar occasion special old world pairs with oysters pairs with shellfish pairs with white fish price premium racy acid still white

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