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Laroche Chablis Les Clos Grand Cru 2002

From vines in a 1.1 ha parcel; this was vinified and matured in 100% oak barrels, averaging 3 to 4 years of age. The oak influence is quite similar to that of the ’02 Blanchots, which is to say noticeable but not dominant, framing bright, intense, quite powerful aromas of orchard fruits, citrus and a hint of anise. The big, robust, intense and muscular flavors retain first rate detail and precision plus deliver outstanding complexity on the impressively long finish. This is built for the medium term and should benefit from 3 to 4 years of cellar time. (90-93)/2006-12 Burghound.

 

Pale color. Cool aromas of grapefruit, minerals, mint and licorice. Dense, juicy and intensely flavored, with a lovely sweetness of fruit. Showing more structure than fat today, but finishes ripe, easygoing and persistent. From a once-used barrique: Spicy aromas of peach and mirabelle Fat and sweet in the mouth, yet still quite young and reticent. Strong flavor of pink grapefruit, with nicely integrated oak. Comes across as a tad riper than the Blanchots but a bit less metallic in its minerality. Finishes long and stony. 90-92 points Stephen Tanzer's International Wine Cellar