Michel/Louis Chablis Les Clos Grand Cru 2022

96 points Andy Howard, MW (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. Drinking Window: 2027-2040. (10/18/23)"

94 points Christy Canterbury, MW (TimAtkin.com): "This hails from the northern, Valmur side of Les Clos and sits mid-slope. Aromas of crushed quartz, spicy fennel and white grapefruit take center stage. The curvaceous palate delivers a wad of supple fruit wrapped up by a strong cord of structuring acidity. The finish shows crunch and pleasant dryness. In sum, there is everything here to allow this wine to age to benefit. (2024)"

92-94 points Neal Martin (Vinous): "The 2022 Chablis Les Clos Grand Cru comes from a single 0.58-hectare parcel located midway up the incline towards Valmur. This expressive bouquet has yellow plum, wet stone and light hazelnut aromas, oddly reminding me of a fine Meursault! The well-balanced palate is taut and fresh, with a fine line of acidity and a malic finish that is more austere than the aromatics suggest. Maybe that leaves you wanting a little more? Ergo, I'd cellar this for 2-4 years. Drink: 2026-2042. (Sep 2023)"

93 points Allen Meadows (Burghound): "(also from .50 ha parcel, half of which is young vines). A more restrained and equally ripe yet cool nose grudgingly reveals its aromas of oyster shell, ocean spray, just sliced citrus and wet stone. There is again excellent volume and a sappy texture to the almost painfully intense and overtly powerful larger-bodied flavors that brim with minerality that adds a sense of lift to the compact, dry and sneaky long finish. Like all fine examples of Les Clos, this is clearly going to need at least 6 to 8 years of bottle aging and should amply repay 10 to 12. Drink: 2032+. (Oct 2024)"

Bill Nanson (Burgundy Report): "Almost a little fumé accent to this minerality – slowly opening with floral notes and more overt citrus. Largest scale in the mouth – but fluid and mineral – not a wine of density. The base is of a fine energy. The width of finishing flavour a wave of salinity. That’s going to be quite a wine – if you have the time, wait 10 years! Bravo! (3/6/24)"