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Structure
Drinking window
Latest scored vintage 2020: best 2028 to 2045.
vintage8 yrs25 yrs27 yrs
Critic scores
| Critic | Vintage | Score |
|---|---|---|
| Decanter reviewed 2022 | 2020 | 93/100 |
Scores as published by each critic for the vintage shown.
In the glass
Aroma: citrus, oyster shell, white flower, mineral
Palate: lemon, green apple, chalk, saline
Unoaked Les Clos of pure transparency, intensely mineral and saline with citrus and oyster shell.
What it pairs with
- Chablis oysters The wine's saline, oyster-shell minerality is the textbook match for raw oysters on ice.More wines for oysters →
- Roast turbot in beurre blanc A rich grand-cru white carries the firm white fish and its buttery sauce without being overwhelmed.More wines for fish →
- Quenelle de brochet sauce Nantua The dumpling's creamy crayfish sauce meets a taut white Burgundy that cuts the richness and lifts the shellfish.More wines for fish →Find quenelle de brochet sauce nantua on TableJourney →
With cheese
How to serve Chablis Grand Cru Les Clos
Allow 35 minutes from open to pour.
- Open and decant. Open 30 minutes before serving and pour into a decanter to aerate.
- Serve at 10-12°C. Cellar temperature (10-12°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
- Glassware. Use a medium-sized white-wine glass: the bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
- 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
Louis Michel ferments only in steel; its Les Clos is a benchmark for unoaked grand cru Chablis.
- 1850Domaine established
Facts
- Producer
- Domaine Louis Michel et Fils · visiting guide
- Grapes
- Chardonnay (100%)
- Classification
- Grand Cru (Chablis, AOC)
- Oak
- Fermented and aged in stainless steel
- ABV
- 12.5%
- Price
- EUR 70 to 150 at retail
- Drinking window
- 8-25 from vintage
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. Unoaked Les Clos of pure transparency, intensely mineral and saline with citrus and oyster shell.
When should I drink Chablis Grand Cru Les Clos?
Drink 8-25 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).
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