Jean-Marc Brocard Domaine St Claire Chablis 2011
This is consistently one of the very best villages wines from Chablis plus it ages superbly well rich, intense and detailed flavors that possess excellent mid-palate concentration that imparts a real sense of volume and completely buffers the firm acid spine on the balanced, persistent and long finish.
One to buy by the case at this level - Burghound 89 points/Broad, creamy nose for a Chablis. Apples, limes - fresh and fine on the palate, with leesy texture. Light but definite. Drink 2011-2013
ORIGIN & EXPOSURE : Village of Préhy - South exposure
TERROIR/ SOIL :
Kimmeridgian : Alternate layers of limestone and marls containing fossilized marine bodies which give Chablis its fresh minerality."
VINES AGES : 30 years
PLANTING DENSITY : 5700 vines per hectare
PRUNING : Guyot double
YIELD : 55 hL per hectare.
WINEMAKING : Pneumatic press. Natural yeast. Temperature controlled alcoholic fermentation and is in stainless steel. Aged in stainless steel tanks for 9 months. Malolactic fermentation completed.
87-90 points Allen Meadows - Burghound
This is a bit riper with aromas of yellow orchard fruit, white flowers and a hint of sea breeze. There is good vibrancy to the rich, delicious and attractively textured flavors that terminate in a clean and dry finish. Like the Petit Chablis, this is not particularly complex but again, the delivery is frank and there is ample Chablis character. Drink 2014+. (7/ 2012)
88-90 points Stephen Tanzer International Wine Cellar
Bright, pale, green-tinged yellow. Sexy aromas of mandarin orange, wild herbs and saline, oyster-shell minerality, plus a suggestion of brioche. Supple and broad on entry, then less sweet and showy in the middle than the village offering under the Domaine Sainte-Claire label. But this has more eclat and finishes with very good mineral-driven energy, along with an intriguing gingery nuance. A good example of biodynamically farmed vines that ripened nicely in 2011 without losing snap. (7/ 2012)
Robert Parker Wine Advocate
Lemon, white flowers and crushed rocks are layered together nicely in the 2011 Chablis Domaine Sainte Claire. Tasted from tank, the 2011 possesses gorgeous vibrancy and brightness to match an energetic, polished, promising personality. Anticipated maturity: 2013+. (8/ 2012)