1979 Chablis Grand Cru Les Clos Vincent Dauvissat, Burgund (0,75l)

Allen Meadows' Burghound - 1979 Chablis Grand Cru Les Clos, Vincent Dauvissat

The color is less golden than would be expected at almost 40 years of age. The nose is consistent with the color because while notes of sous-bois are present, there is still pretty good freshness as well as evident Chablis character. I like the intensity and minerality displayed by the driving middle weight flavors that terminate in a bone dry and delicious if perhaps slightly lean finale thanks to the prominent acidity. This is really quite good and particularly so for its age. - Allen Meadows, Nov. 18