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2004 Domaine Raveneau Chablis Grand Cru "Les Clos"

2004 Domaine Raveneau Chablis Grand Cru "Les Clos"

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Burghound

Review Date: 11/2016
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This is undoubtedly one of the stars of the 2004 Chablis vintage with its cool, restrained and still youthful nose because while there is some maturity in evidence in the form of secondary floral, citrus and iodine characters, it’s clear that this hasn’t even begun to go tertiary the way from ‘04s have. There is equally good verve, intensity and cut to the markedly mineral-driven medium weight flavors that possess flat out terrific complexity, all wrapped in a driving, saline and focused finale. Though I don’t foresee much in the way of additional development potential, this should offer a very long shelf life at this level and thus there is absolutely no rush to drink up. In short, this is marvelous.

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Professional Reviews

95

Vinous

Review Date: 01/2022
The 2004 Chablis Les Clos Grand Cru has a tense and steely nose, minimalist yet focused, becoming flinty with time. The palate is fresh and vibrant, understated initially yet gains in intensity. With wonderful length, this wine bellows "Proper Chablis". I love its uncompromising nature and the energy it has retained after 18 years. Superb. (NM)

95

Wine Spectator

Review Date: 11/2007
There's intensity and depth to this, and it's very pure, like a mountain stream over rocks. Still closed, barely hinting at lemon, mineral and honey flavors. With air, its latent potential is clear. Has terrific length. Be patient. *Collectibles* (BS)

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Wine Advocate

Review Date: 06/2006
Opulent aromas of ripe pears and apples are found in the nose of the rich, bold, medium to full-bodied 2004 Chablis Les Clos. A sensual, suave, plush effort, it slathers the taster’s palate with ample waves of thick, sappy pears as well as apples. This decadent, fruit-driven Les Clos also sports a long, candied apple-packed finish. Anticipated maturity: now-2013. Incidentally, Bernard Raveneau told me, '2005 is like 2002 in Chablis, a great vintage, yet some of the wines are even better. The main difference is that 2002 was homogenous across the entire estate and 2005 is not.' (PR)

Notes

94+ points, Stephen Tanzer for Vinous: "Pale color. The most complex and subtle of these 2004s on the nose: lime, grapefruit, white pepper, wet stone. Suave and penetrating on the palate, with terrific cut and intensity to its wet stone and citrus flavors. Perhaps best today on the brilliant, pure, slow-mounting finish, which offers a whiplash of flavor and a powerful impression of energy. This is utterly unevolved but even today there are no hard edges." (11/2006)

Product Details

Origin: Chablis, France

Type/Varietal: Chardonnay

SKU: #2048578

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