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CHABLIS GRAND CRU
LES CLOS 2024

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LES CLOS

CHABLIS GRAND CRU
LES CLOS 2024

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2024  

Varietal

Chardonnay.

Tasting notes

Colour: Very pale, clear with light green tints.

Bouquet: An elegant, racy nose showing notes of mandarins, fresh almond and dried apricot.

Palate: Rich and round in the mouth with elegant notes of acacia honey and citrus, good length and a finish that returns to mineral notes.

Food and wine pairing

Will be perfect for all grand dishes such as lobster or grilled turbot, scallops, crayfish, sashimi, urchins, a creamy cheese and even caviar.

Serving suggestions

Ideally serve cooled down at 14°C / 57°F.

Ageing potential

This Grand Cru wine can be laid down in a cellar for 5 to 7 years

Origins

Chablis is near Auxerre in the Yonne département and is one of the southernmost wine growing areas in Burgundy. It has the particular characteristic of only producing white Chardonnay wines. The area is also recognised for its geology; the major base course dates from the Kimmeridgian era. The Grand Crus are located on a hillside covering around 100 hectares on the right bank of the Serein River.

"Les Clos" is one of the seven single vineyards or “climats” that have contributed to the international reputation of the Chablis region's Great White Wines. This single vineyard, with a surface area of 24.75 hectares is the largest of the prestigious Grands Crus. It is also the most uniform with a regular 200-metre south-west facing slope. Hillside terroir. Calcosol made from Portlandian and Kimmeridgian colluviums on Kimmeridgian marls.

Vinification and maturing

The grapes were slowly pressed. The juice was left to settle at cold temperatures and the alcoholic fermentation began in stainless steel tanks. After 3 days, 30% of the juice was transferred to fine-grained oak barrels to continue the alcoholic fermentation. The remaining juice was left in stainless steel tanks for alcoholic fermentation under controlled temperatures (18-20°C / 64-68°F). The malolactic fermentation was completed. Finally, the wine was aged on its fine lees for 18 months.

Vintage : 2024

The year 2024 in Burgundy was marked by extreme weather conditions, including excessive rainfall and a significant lack of sunshine. These factors led to high disease pressure, particularly downy mildew, complicating the work of winegrowers. Episodes of frost and hail also caused substantial damage, especially in regions such as Chablis and the Auxerrois.

Yields were heavily impacted, with losses reaching up to 70% in certain areas. The Côte Chalonnaise proved more resilient, recording more limited losses. Overall, volumes are well below the usual average, reminiscent of the difficult 2021 harvest.

The late harvest required rigorous sorting to preserve quality. Despite the challenges, the harvested grapes reached excellent ripeness thanks to a sunny spell in September. The reds stand out for their richness and concentration, comparable to great vintages like 2010. The whites, characterized by their elegance, are reminiscent of the 2022 vintage.

Initial tastings reveal promising wines with concentrated aromas and fine structure. This vintage, though quantitatively limited, is shaping up to be a qualitative success.


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