Les Clos
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Typically best enjoyed 8–20 years from the vintage, when its tight youthful acidity integrates into a rich, complex, and honeyed maturity.
🍽️ wine.food_pairings
Grilled lobster, seared sea scallops, roasted veal chops
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Hailing from the most famous and historic of the Chablis Grand Cru vineyards, Joseph Drouhin's Les Clos is a masterclass in the expression of Kimmeridgian limestone. The name 'Les Clos' refers to the stone walls that historically enclosed this prized hillside, which has been cultivated since the Middle Ages by the monks of Saint Martin of Tours. Drouhin's parcels in this legendary amphitheater benefit from optimal southern exposure, yielding Chardonnay of immense power, structure, and chiseled minerality. The wine is fermented and aged with great care, utilizing a judicious blend of stainless steel and seasoned French oak barrels to preserve the pristine, oyster-shell salinity and intense white flower aromas that define this iconic terroir.
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Founded in 1880 by Joseph Drouhin, Maison Joseph Drouhin is a historic Burgundy wine producer based in the heart of Beaune, France. Now managed by the fourth generation of the Drouhin family, the estate spans prestigious appellations across Burgundy, including Chablis, the Côte de Nuits, Côte de Beaune, and Côte Chalonnaise, alongside pioneering ventures in Oregon's Dundee Hills. The maison is deeply committed to biodynamic and organic viticulture, producing elegant, terroir-driven Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. Among their most celebrated expressions are the legendary Clos des Mouches, Marquis de Laguiche Montrachet, and the vibrant Laforêt series, all crafted to reflect the authentic purity and complexity of their origins.