Alain Geoffroy
Chablis Grand Cru Les Clos 2021
| Denomination | AOC Chablis Grand Cru |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 13.0% by volume |
| Area | Burgundy (France) |
| Grape varieties | 100% Chardonnay |
| Aging | Maturation in oak barrels; ageing: from 10 to 15 years or more depending on the vintage. |
- Vintage and style: Still white wine from 2021, Chablis Grand Cru Les Clos, 13% ABV
- Grape variety and vineyards: Chardonnay from 45-year-old vines, fully south-facing exposure
- Kimmeridgian terroir: Clay-limestone soils with fossil marl, pronounced mineral character
- Vinification: Fermentation in stainless steel, ageing in lightly toasted oak barrels
- Profile and pairings: Notes of citrus, menthol, fern and vanilla; excellent with oysters and cheeses
Description
What kind of wine it is
Chablis Grand Cru Les Clos by Alain Geoffroy is a still white wine that embodies the elegance of Burgundy. Made from Chardonnay grapes, it displays a pale gold colour with bright greenish highlights. The bouquet reveals fresh citrus notes, menthol and fern, accompanied by subtle hints of vanilla. On the palate, it combines power and finesse, developing an enveloping mouthfeel with a pronounced mineral character and an extremely persistent finish. A deep and complex profile, ideal for enhancing warm oysters, grilled lobster and mature cheeses.
Where it comes from
This wine originates from the renowned Les Clos climat, a defining expression of Chablis Grand Cru. The forty-five-year-old vines benefit from perfect southern exposure, ensuring rich and concentrated grapes. The uniqueness of the terroir lies in the Kimmeridgian soil, a distinctive limestone-clay matrix enriched with marl full of fossils. These geological conditions give the Chardonnay structure, tension and a remarkable ageing potential, allowing it to evolve beautifully over the years.
How it is produced
The processing of the grapes aims to enhance the expressive clarity of the region. The initial fermentation in steel tanks preserves the freshness and aromatic definition of the fruit. The subsequent maturation phase takes place in traditional oak barrels, a careful and measured step that imparts a slight roundness without ever masking the vibrant saline drive. This meticulous ageing process consolidates the gustatory balance, resulting in a full-bodied sip with pronounced character, where power and delicacy blend in perfect harmony.
History and Curiosities
Originating from the heart of Burgundy, the renowned Chablis Grand Cru Les Clos by Alain Geoffroy embodies the most authentic soul of Chardonnay. This 2021 vintage comes from old vines aged 45 years facing due south, rooted in Kimmeridgian soils rich in limestone and ancient fossils. The winemaking process skilfully combines the use of stainless steel with traditional oak barrels, enhancing the distinctive minerality of the appellation. A true oenological masterpiece with an ageing potential of fifteen years or more, ideal for satisfying the most discerning palates.
Tasting notes
Perfume
Color
Taste
Serve at:
12 - 14 °C
Longevity:
10 - 15 years
- Start up year: 1850
- Bottles produced: 250.000
- Hectares: 50
Vinification is carried out strictly in steel tanks, to preserve the freshness but above all the typicality of Chablis wines, where each cru has its own peculiarity that can be perceived right from the nose and where even the smallest differences in terroir are reflected in the individual wines.
Chablis wines are fine and elegant, capable of ageing for many years and the Domaine de Beines, through the valuable work of Alain Geoffroy and his daughters Cathy and Nathalie, is a great interpreter of the tradition of this area of Burgundy. Read more
| Name | Alain Geoffroy Chablis Grand Cru Les Clos 2021 |
|---|---|
| Type | White green still |
| Denomination | Chablis AOC |
| Vintage | 2021 |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 13.0% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 100% Chardonnay |
| Country | France |
| Region | Burgundy |
| Vendor | Alain Geoffroy |
| Story | History and Curiosities Originating from the heart of Burgundy, the renowned Chablis Grand Cru Les Clos by Alain Geoffroy embodies the most authentic soul of Chardonnay. This 2021 vintage comes from old vines aged 45 years facing due south, rooted in Kimmeridgian soils rich in limestone and ancient fossils. The winemaking process skilfully combines the use of stainless steel with traditional oak barrels, enhancing the distinctive minerality of the appellation. A true oenological masterpiece with an ageing potential of fifteen years or more, ideal for satisfying the most discerning palates. |
| Origin | Chablis (Burgundy, France) |
| Soil composition | Kimmeridgian limestone (limestone-clay with fossil-rich marl) |
| Production technique | Vinification in steel tanks; maturation in oak barrels (traditional oak vats) |
| Wine making | Vinification in steel tanks; maturation/refinement in oak barrels (traditional oak vats). |
| Aging | Maturation in oak barrels; ageing: from 10 to 15 years or more depending on the vintage. |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |