Saturday was an excellent day for tasting. A nice bright early spring day in Southern California. I was very excited. I was attending a show of all wines rated 95 or above by Tanzer, the “Bob” or by the Spectator. I admit I do not prefer whites, but I do like them. This is the 2nd time I can remember going to a show where a white stole the spotlight for me. The Jean-Marc Brocard Chablis Le Clos Grand Cru 2007. The soil of Le Clos sits on Clay, chalk and even deeper an ancient sea bed.
The wine is focused and dry. Bright with hints of citrus, mineral, flint and a slight hint of citrus blossom sweetness. Long finish. This was a wow(!) for me. Definitely worth every penny for the $47.99 it was selling for. It was aged in 20% oak and 80% foudre (essentially vast oak barrels that are too big to impart any wood to the juice). In case you are wondering and are not familiar with Chablis wines, it is 100% Chardonnay.
