Long-Depaquit - Chablis Grand Cru Les Clos 2009
Rating: Bettane & Desseauve 16/20, RVF 15/20, Hachette Wine Guide Mention
“A wine with a lemony, slightly briny nose. It’s no surprise that the mineral-driven palate features hints of oyster shells. Don’t look for another dish to pair with this fresh, lively wine. It will age well for four to seven years. ” (Le Guide Hachette des Vins 2013)
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Eye
a pale yellow dress in all its shades
Nose
skillfully blends the floral notes from the highest-altitude vineyard with the dried fruit notes (toasted almonds, hazelnuts) from the mid-slope vineyard
Palate
powerful, underpinned by a tangy undertone that keeps it from being too overpowering
Serve
at 11-13°C
Open
1 hour before
Drink from
2013
Drink before
2025
Food and wine pairings
La puissance des Clos, sans excès rappelons-le, lui permet une gamme d'accords large et variée. Classiquement, un poulet basquaise ou une cassolette de lotte à l'ail rose de Lautrec lui iront à merveille. Son caractère fera mouche également sur une cuisine légèrement relevée, faisant la part belle aux épices. On pense notamment à la cuisine indienne, sud-américaine ou orientale.<br/> <br/>
Bettane & Desseauve
Rated estate (2020 guide): 3 stars (High-quality production, setting the standard in its sector)
About the estate:
Cécilia Trimaille has just settled in Chablis, taking over from Matthieu Mangenot at the helm of Domaine Long-Depaquit, the Bichot family’s Chablis estate since 1970. The vineyard here is one of the most comprehensive in the region, spanning 65 hectares, including 5 of the appellation’s 7 grands crus (not counting the famous Moutonne monopole); a tasting here offers a wonderful glimpse into the diversity of the area’s terroirs. The 2017 vintage was good despite the spring frost, which affected volumes more than quality. With the exception of the disappointing Les-Lys premier cru, all the other vintages tasted excellent.
Robert Parker - Wine Advocate
Estate rated "Recommended" (Wine producer recommended by Robert Parker - The Wine Advocate)
RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France
Rated estate (2020 guide) Selected (Please note that this guide is a ranking, and as such, all the estates listed here—even those without a star—represent, in our view, the pinnacle of French winemaking.)
About the estate:
A well-known Beaune-based producer, Albert Bichot owns the Long-Depaquit estate in Chablis, which encompasses a prestigious selection of vineyards, including the La Moutonne grand cru—which he holds as a monopoly—benefiting from the sunniest exposure in the appellation. The wines often express a roundness and generosity that make them approachable when young. While the range appears more consistent, the expression of the terroirs can certainly gain in intensity and precision. Cécilia Trimaille, 31, the new estate manager, will strive to support this progress.