Louis Michel and Fils Les Clos Grand Cru Chablis 2020 95-94-93pts

Explore the exceptional 2020 Louis Michel & Fils Chablis Grand Cru Les Clos, a celebrated Chardonnay hailing from France’s storied Burgundy region. Crafted by one of Chablis’ most revered estates since its founding in 1868, this vintage has earned acclaim from top critics including Jasper Morris (95 points), who praised its “pure white fruit” elegance and masterful balance between power and refinement.

Born from Chablis’ iconic limestone soils—the bedrock of its mineral-rich character—this wine captivates with vibrant citrus zest and crisp green apple flavors interwoven with briny iodine undertones reminiscent of oyster shell minerality. Under winemaker Guillaume Michel’s stewardship since the late ’80s, Louis Michel & Fils pioneered tank fermentation techniques that highlight Chardonnay’s innate purity while preserving striking acidity and structure for long-term aging potential

At 13% ABV, it strikes an impressive equilibrium between intensity and finesse—a hallmark of both this exceptional vintage and the domaine’s meticulous craftsmanship. While robustly layered now (“monolithic in youth,” per Morris), its true brilliance unfolds over decades as flavors deepen into honeyed stone fruit complexity balanced by stony minerality

Ideal for collectors seeking timeless elegance or enthusiasts eager to explore its evolving character today after minimal cellaring—this Grand Cru exemplifies why Louis Michel remains a benchmark among rare Burgundian whites despite often flying under mainstream radar