97 points Ned Goodwin, MW (JamesSuckling.com): "Tatami straw, aniseed, Asian pear, pear granita and the barest hints of stone fruit. Yet the mid-weighed palate is taut, salty and immensely refined, packing a power punch to the long finish. A tour de force for the vintage, without the stony reticence of Les Preuses. Salty phenolics, chewy and nourishing, bode well for the future. Best after 2029. (4/8/24)"
96 points Christy Canterbury, MW (TimAtkin.com): "This is a majestic Les Clos hailing from three parcels that average 65 years in age. There is ample ripeness in the dense bushels of orchard fruits, but there is also pronounced tension that will give this wine the time to age to benefit—as it should. The upfront and fully ripe fruits one could enjoy now are nothing in comparison to the complexity that will unleash in the bottle. There is rigorous intensity here that the bustling acidity easily carries into the gloriously long finish. Please don't open it before ten to fifteen years past vintage! (2024)"
94-96 points William Kelley (Wine Advocate): "Deeper-pitched than the ethereal Preuses, the 2022 Chablis Grand Cru Les Clos exhibits aromas of ripe citrus fruits, peach, white flowers, beeswax, nutmeg and clam broth. Full-bodied, satiny and enveloping, it's textural and layered, with a deep and muscular core, concluding with a long, expansive finish. (9/7/23)"
93-96 points/'Don't miss!' Allen Meadows (Burghound): "(from 3 different parcels of 50+ year old vines that total 1.0 ha). This ripe effort displays an abundance of classic Chablis aromas of mineral reduction, citrus peel, oyster shell and acacia blossom as well as just the vaguest hint of the exotic. There is terrific punch and a taut muscularity to the more mineral-driven middleweight plus flavors that exhibit focused power on the impressively long and well-balanced finale. This is the densest wine in the range in 2022 and a wine that should age accordingly. In a word, brilliant. Drink: 2034+. (Aug 2023)"
93-96 points Jasper Morris, MW (Inside Burgundy): "Mid lemon yellow. This shows its true Clos style without being quite as expressive as the Preuses at the moment. Seated on the bench of white fruit. An excellent weight of fruit, which builds to the back, with just a little grilled bacon awaiting integration with the rest of the wine. Drink from 2032-2045. Tasted: May 2023.."
95 points Andy Howard, MW (Decanter): "Vincent Dauvissat explained that his Les Preuses is 'the opposite' of Les Clos. Pale in colour, the emphasis here is on finesse, elegance and precision. Although not showing a lot at the moment, the undercurrent of acidity and salinity, combined with concentration on the palate, suggest this will develop beautifully over many years. Drinking Window: 2026-2033. (10/18/23)"
93-95 points Neal Martin (Vinous): "The 2022 Chablis Les Clos Grand Cru may not quite have the flair of the Les Preuses on the nose—not quite as complex—yet it still offers enticing yellow plum, almond and orange rind aromas. This is surprisingly linear - a bouquet with a sense of direction. The palate is well-balanced with impressive nervosité from the start: focused and equipped with tangible salinity, a little dried honey and pepperiness surfacing on the detailed finish. This will be a fabulous Chablis, but my money's on the Les Preuses to be best in show. Drink: 2032-2055. (Sep 2023)"
96 points Christy Canterbury, MW (TimAtkin.com): "This is a majestic Les Clos hailing from three parcels that average 65 years in age. There is ample ripeness in the dense bushels of orchard fruits, but there is also pronounced tension that will give this wine the time to age to benefit—as it should. The upfront and fully ripe fruits one could enjoy now are nothing in comparison to the complexity that will unleash in the bottle. There is rigorous intensity here that the bustling acidity easily carries into the gloriously long finish. Please don't open it before ten to fifteen years past vintage! (2024)"
94-96 points William Kelley (Wine Advocate): "Deeper-pitched than the ethereal Preuses, the 2022 Chablis Grand Cru Les Clos exhibits aromas of ripe citrus fruits, peach, white flowers, beeswax, nutmeg and clam broth. Full-bodied, satiny and enveloping, it's textural and layered, with a deep and muscular core, concluding with a long, expansive finish. (9/7/23)"
93-96 points/'Don't miss!' Allen Meadows (Burghound): "(from 3 different parcels of 50+ year old vines that total 1.0 ha). This ripe effort displays an abundance of classic Chablis aromas of mineral reduction, citrus peel, oyster shell and acacia blossom as well as just the vaguest hint of the exotic. There is terrific punch and a taut muscularity to the more mineral-driven middleweight plus flavors that exhibit focused power on the impressively long and well-balanced finale. This is the densest wine in the range in 2022 and a wine that should age accordingly. In a word, brilliant. Drink: 2034+. (Aug 2023)"
93-96 points Jasper Morris, MW (Inside Burgundy): "Mid lemon yellow. This shows its true Clos style without being quite as expressive as the Preuses at the moment. Seated on the bench of white fruit. An excellent weight of fruit, which builds to the back, with just a little grilled bacon awaiting integration with the rest of the wine. Drink from 2032-2045. Tasted: May 2023.."
95 points Andy Howard, MW (Decanter): "Vincent Dauvissat explained that his Les Preuses is 'the opposite' of Les Clos. Pale in colour, the emphasis here is on finesse, elegance and precision. Although not showing a lot at the moment, the undercurrent of acidity and salinity, combined with concentration on the palate, suggest this will develop beautifully over many years. Drinking Window: 2026-2033. (10/18/23)"
93-95 points Neal Martin (Vinous): "The 2022 Chablis Les Clos Grand Cru may not quite have the flair of the Les Preuses on the nose—not quite as complex—yet it still offers enticing yellow plum, almond and orange rind aromas. This is surprisingly linear - a bouquet with a sense of direction. The palate is well-balanced with impressive nervosité from the start: focused and equipped with tangible salinity, a little dried honey and pepperiness surfacing on the detailed finish. This will be a fabulous Chablis, but my money's on the Les Preuses to be best in show. Drink: 2032-2055. (Sep 2023)"
| Product SKU | 350319 |
| Producer | Dauvissat/Vincent |
| Country | France |
| Region | Burgundy |
| SubRegion | Chablis |
| Varietal | Chardonnay |
| Designation | Grand Cru |
| Vintage | 2022 |
| Size | 750ml |
| Color | White |
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