Domaine Louis Michel & Fils "Les Clos" Chablis Grand Cru 2022
96 Points Decanter
Guillaume Michel observes that Les Clos is 'never ready to drink'. A powerful, compact and fine grand cru which has loads of potential. The vines were planted in 1968, on limestone/clay soils over oyster shell-rich marl. Density, a touch of spice, concentrated but also light on its feet. This will spend several more months in tank and will undoubtedly be a slow maturer. Will be very fine, but will need several years to show its best.
| Grape Blend | Farming Practices | Aging Detail |
| 100% Chardonnay |
Sustainable organic practices |
Matured for 18 to 20 months only in stainless steel tanks with as little intervention as possible. Moderate cold stabilization. |
The monks at Pontigny planted the first vineyards in this extraordinary place, and they certainly made an excellent decision!
Kimmeridgian. A perfect balance between limestone and clay over marl with oyster fossils. Moderately deep soil. Their parcel is located in the middle of the very steep slope.
Les Clos vineyard