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Domaine Christian Moreau Chablis Grand Cru Les Clos 2008
Chablis, Burgundy, FranceFloral, light honey, light lees, lime, acacia, seashore, green apple, pear skin, slightly nutty lees aromas. Fresh, round, elegant, juicy, clean palate with honey, nectarine, nutty lees, spicy, lime, lemon, seashell, light butter, floral, vanilla flavours. Very long, juicy, ripe creamy acid finish with cool fruit. Chiselled but full. Drink now or keep for 3-7 years. The very rocky soil at les Clos is Kimmeridgien marl-calcium carbonate mixed with white, dense clays. Vine density is 7000 vines/ha., but the vineyard is only 10 years old. Some 65 percent is aged in stainless vats the remainder is in 10 per cent new barrels and 90 percent one, two and three year old barrels for six months.Tasted: 05 September 2010Tasted by: Anthony Gismondi and Stuart TobePrices:BC | $67.00 | 750ml | specialty listing |
AB | $55.00 | 750ml | fine wine boutiques |
MB | $65.00 | 750ml |
Grape: ChardonnayCSPC: 116533UPC: 089744423672