Old selection massale vines help endow the Drouhin 2006 Chablis Les Clos with deep, rich purple plum and lobster sweetness, complemented by hints of salt, zesty citrus, and bitter fruit pit. Undeniably dense, this misses a bit of the mystery as well as the refinement of the Vaudesir, and the oak influence is a bit more noticeable. But it’s early days, and one can with reasonable confidence predict at least a decade of interesting bottle evolution. The Drouhins now own or control nearly 100 acres in Chablis, Importer: Dreyfus-Ashby & Co., New York, NY; tel. (212) 818-0770

The oak is nicely absorbed into the rich texture, allowing peach, melon and citrus notes to shine through. Pretty tasty now, yet should age well over the next five years. Drink now through 2014. 77 cases imported.??–BS??Region: France / Burgundy / Chablis Select to Add

No dilution here, fine deep-seated green fruits, mineral yet ripe. This is good: mineral/tinny balance - very fine.

In the creamy Chablis style that is a Drouhin signature, this wine is ripe, the fresh acidity of the appellation showing behind pears flavors. There is an undercurrent of toast, but the fruit, finishing with green acidity and apple skin tannins, is dominant. Imported by Dreyfus, Ashby & Co. ——R.V.(10/1/2009)—— 92