2015 Chablis Les Clos

Pale, bright yellow. Tighter and greener on the nose than the Valmur, with the aromas of lime, mint and talc coming across as less ripe. Broad, austere and energetic in the mouth; surprisingly mouthcoating considering how early it was harvested but with a hint of grapefruit zest bitterness making it difficult to taste today. Finishes brisk and energetic, with an impression of weightlessness. Holds out superb potential, but this bone-dry Clos will need serious cellaring to express itself fully. Production here was just 20 hectoliters per hectare owing to the hail losses, and the Raveneaus may assemble this cuvée a little earlier than usual. Jul 2016, www.vinous.com

As is often the case this is the most elegant, if also the most restrained, wine in the range with its cool, pure and reserved nose of citrus, white flower, iodine and sea breeze-scented nose. The refined continues on the rich and full-bodied flavors that manage to retain both good delineation and plenty of minerality on the palate coating, clean, focused and hugely long finale. This is on the drier side in the context of the vintage and should amply reward a decade, and perhaps even a bit more, of bottle age. Oct 2016, www.burghound.com, Drink: 2025+

The 2015 Chablis Grand Cru les Clos has a very tight bouquet with a subtle marine/estuarine influence, gradually opening to reveal walnut and hazelnut notes. Coming back after five minutes, there is a light minty note. The palate is powerful and very well balanced, a fine line of acidity struck through the lightly-spiced fruit with hints of nutmeg and even fennel that lead to a poised but very persistent and satisfying finish. This is just an extremely satisfying Les Clos that will give 20 to 30 years drinking pleasure. Aug 2017, www.robertparker.com