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Grand Cru Les Clos

2005 Chablis Chardonnay

The Louis Michel & Fils Grand Cru Les Clos is a stunning white wine from the prestigious Chablis region, showcasing the exceptional qualities of the Chardonnay varietal. This vintage from 2005 delivers an unforgettable experience with its full-bodied character and high acidity, making it bright, lively, and refreshingly vivid on the palate. The fruit intensity is prominent, with expressive notes of green apple, pear, and citrus, beautifully complemented by a mineral backbone that Chablis is renowned for. Additionally, this wine is bone dry, allowing the intricate layers of flavor to shine through with elegance and sophistication. With a finesse that is both structured and graceful, the Louis Michel & Fils Grand Cru Les Clos stands as a remarkable embodiment of its terroir.

Tasting notes:


Lemon

Lemon

Mineral

Mineral

White Flowers

White Flowers

Flavor profile:


Acidity Medium

Low Pronounced

Body Light

Very Light Full

Fruit Intensity Medium

Low Pronounced

Sweetness Bone Dry

Bone Dry Sweet

Region:


Chablis

Chablis, located in the northernmost part of Burgundy, France, is one of the most renowned winegrowing regions in the world. Spanning rolling hills and lush valleys, Chablis' vineyards cover a unique array of terroir. The cool, crisp climate plays a major role in shaping Chablis' vineyards, with its limestone-rich soils and chilly air allowing grapes to ripen slowly but fully. This cool climate is ideal for the Chardonnay grape, which thrives in these conditions, producing wines with remarkable acidity and minerality. Vineyards closest to the riverbanks benefit from the most temperate conditions, yielding the most delicate and refined wines, while further inland, the slightly warmer areas produce wines with greater depth and intensity. This diversity of conditions allows Chablis to produce a range of wine styles, all characterized by their distinct freshness and purity.

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