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IWC: By Stephen Tanzer
Stephen Tanzer's International Wine Cellar (Issue #133, July/August 2007)
(Domaine Pinson Freres Chablis Les Clos) ((13.5% alcohol; aging in a combination of 70% oak and 30% cuve From barrel) Pale yellow. Aromas of nectarine, snap pea, menthol and mint; conveys a suggestion of musky minerality. Densely packed and concentrated; more reserved and less exuberant than the premier crus, with sound acidity to cut its flavors of peach flesh and spices. A rich wine with a persistent, firm finish. From cuve: Good pale color. Citrus hints, ripe pineapple and hazelnut on the nose. Dense, chewy and rich, with the pineapple fruitiness accompanied by mint and menthol. A bit more vibrant than the portion from barrel. The most tactile and minerally of these 2006 samples. The blend should be excellent. (89-91) points |