Clos des Rocs - Mâcon-Loché En Près Forêt 2023
92/100
Decanter
"A new appellation on 1jour1vin, discover the richness of its terroir, giving rise to an elegant and simply delicious Chardonnay!"
The 2023 En Près Forêt from Domaine du Clos des Rocs is a delicious and elegant wine, with much more freshness and energy than one might expect from a hot vintage like 2023. The wine offers beautiful aromas of mirabelle plum and citrus peel with a warm floral touch. The texture is light and lively, but not lacking in substance. The grapes come from 1.61 hectares of mature vines located at an altitude of 260 meters; they are lightly crushed and very lightly pressed before fermentation. In 2023, fermentation took place exclusively in stainless steel to preserve freshness. 2025-2035." (Decanter 2024)
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Eye
Bright, shiny straw yellow color
Nose
Expressive and rich, with aromas of citrus, zest, and white fruits, complemented by notes of white flowers.
Mouth
Supple and refreshing, fine texture, elegant, lively fruit with lemon zest, yellow plum, and acacia blossom, beautiful lemony finish that makes your mouth water.
Serve
At 12-14°C
Open
1 hour before, keep refrigerated
Drink from
2025
Drink before
2028
Food and wine pairings
Enjoy it on a warm goat cheese salad, tuna tartare, sushi...
Bettane & Desseauve
3-star rating (High-quality production, serving as a benchmark in its sector)
About the estate:
In 2002, Olivier Giroux bought the Saint-Philibert estate in Loché, renaming it after its largest plot, Clos des Rocs. He cultivates 9 hectares of vines that are around 60 years old, including 6 hectares in Pouilly-Loché. In 2006, he began converting the estate to organic farming, obtaining certification in 2014. This young forty-something is helping to raise the profile of Pouilly-Loché wines, of which he is the best ambassador. He takes a minimalist approach in the cellar, relying on moderate wood aging and unhurried bottling. His wines are characterized by their great purity and appeal with their crystalline, fresh, and delicately wooded flavors.
Decanter
Wine rated (2024 guide) 92/100
About wine:
The 2023 En Près Forêt from Domaine du Clos des Rocs is a delicious and elegant wine, with much more freshness and energy than one might expect from a hot vintage like 2023. The wine offers beautiful aromas of mirabelle plum and citrus peel with a warm floral touch. The texture is light and lively, but not lacking in substance. The grapes come from 1.61 hectares of mature vines located at an altitude of 260 meters; they are lightly crushed and very gently pressed before fermentation. In 2023, fermentation took place exclusively in stainless steel to preserve freshness. 2025-2035
Robert Parker - Wine Advocate
Rated Recommended (Wine producer recommended by Robert Parker - The Wine Advocate)
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