Moreau/Christian Chablis Les Clos Grand Cru 2021

Chardonnay from Chablis, Burgundy, France
V 93-95
JM 93-95
TA 94
AM 92
WS 92
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Item # 348901

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750ml
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93-95 points Neal Martin (Vinous): "The 2021 Chablis Les Clos Grand Cru was taken from tank rather than barrel. This was primal on the nose and challenging to read. The palate is more expressive: finely tuned with a fine bead of acidity, tensile and saline. It does not boast the complexity of Raveneau's Les Clos, tasted an hour or two before, but it has great penetration and a compelling flinty finish. Excellent. Drink: 2025-2050. (Sep 2023)"

93-95 points Jasper Morris MW (Inside Burgundy): "A healthy yield of 45 hl/ha. A paler colour and a more classic bouquet, all in white fruit, which swells across the palate, delivers class and charm, the acidity is really well integrated. Excellent persistence, this is a fine-boned rendition rather than muscular, and you barely see the wood. Drink from 2027-2034."

94 points Christy Canterbury, MW (TimAtkin.com): "This wine was a bit turbid and reticent when I tasted it. I suspect it will merit a higher score once it finishes elevage and goes into bottle. It had a solid grapefruit core accompanied by white peaches and yellow plums. The punchy acidity should give this good age-ability. The saline, sea breeze finish is especially enticing. (2023).

92 points Allen Meadows (Burghound): "(from a huge 2.9 ha parcel). Like many of these 2021s, there is a hint of exotic fruit lurking in the background of the more floral aromas of citrus confit, oyster shell and quinine. The sleek, intense and ultra-fresh middleweight plus flavors possess excellent size, richness and power where the latter suffuses the sappy, muscular and saliva-inducing, moderately dry and compact finale. This very promising effort is going to need at least a decade to realize its full potential, which should also help to add depth. Drink: 2031+. (Aug 2023)"

92 points Bruce Sanderson (Wine Spectator): "[$208 list] A linear profile sets the stage for this racy white, which delivers aromas and flavors of seashore, stone, lemon, yellow plum and pastry that are complex and well-balanced with the structure. Brisk and refreshing on the long finish. Drink now through 2030. 300 cases imported. (10/15/23)"
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93-95 points Neal Martin (Vinous): "The 2021 Chablis Les Clos Grand Cru was taken from tank rather than barrel. This was primal on the nose and challenging to read. The palate is more expressive: finely tuned with a fine bead of acidity, tensile and saline. It does not boast the complexity of Raveneau's Les Clos, tasted an hour or two before, but it has great penetration and a compelling flinty finish. Excellent. Drink: 2025-2050. (Sep 2023)"

93-95 points Jasper Morris MW (Inside Burgundy): "A healthy yield of 45 hl/ha. A paler colour and a more classic bouquet, all in white fruit, which swells across the palate, delivers class and charm, the acidity is really well integrated. Excellent persistence, this is a fine-boned rendition rather than muscular, and you barely see the wood. Drink from 2027-2034."

94 points Christy Canterbury, MW (TimAtkin.com): "This wine was a bit turbid and reticent when I tasted it. I suspect it will merit a higher score once it finishes elevage and goes into bottle. It had a solid grapefruit core accompanied by white peaches and yellow plums. The punchy acidity should give this good age-ability. The saline, sea breeze finish is especially enticing. (2023).

92 points Allen Meadows (Burghound): "(from a huge 2.9 ha parcel). Like many of these 2021s, there is a hint of exotic fruit lurking in the background of the more floral aromas of citrus confit, oyster shell and quinine. The sleek, intense and ultra-fresh middleweight plus flavors possess excellent size, richness and power where the latter suffuses the sappy, muscular and saliva-inducing, moderately dry and compact finale. This very promising effort is going to need at least a decade to realize its full potential, which should also help to add depth. Drink: 2031+. (Aug 2023)"

92 points Bruce Sanderson (Wine Spectator): "[$208 list] A linear profile sets the stage for this racy white, which delivers aromas and flavors of seashore, stone, lemon, yellow plum and pastry that are complex and well-balanced with the structure. Brisk and refreshing on the long finish. Drink now through 2030. 300 cases imported. (10/15/23)"
Product SKU 348901
Producer Moreau/Christian
Country France
Region Burgundy
SubRegion Chablis
Varietal Chardonnay
Designation Grand Cru
Vintage 2021
Size 750ml
Color White
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