Raoul Gautherin ‘Les Clos’ Grand Cru Chablis is a standout expression of Chablis’ most revered Grand Cru vineyard. The Les Clos site is known for producing some of the most structured and age-worthy wines in the region, with exceptional depth and precision.
This wine delivers intense minerality, citrus zest, green apple, and subtle floral notes, supported by vibrant acidity and a long, complex finish. Aged in a mix of stainless steel and neutral oak, it retains freshness while gaining texture and refinement over time. With its powerful yet elegant profile, it is a wine built for both immediate enjoyment and long-term aging, developing greater richness and nuance with time in the bottle.
Raoul Gautherin 'Les Clos' Grand Cru Chablis 2021
Raoul Gautherin is a historic family-run winery in Chablis, Burgundy, known for producing pure, terroir-driven Chardonnay that reflects the region’s distinctive limestone-rich soils. With a winemaking heritage spanning several generations, the estate is deeply rooted in traditional Burgundian viticulture, focusing on low-intervention practices to preserve the expression of its exceptional vineyard sites.
The domaine owns parcels in Chablis, Premier Cru, and Grand Cru vineyards, including prestigious sites like Les Clos and Vaillons, where the unique Kimmeridgian limestone terroir imparts minerality, tension, and aging potential to the wines. Fermentation and aging typically take place in stainless steel or neutral oak, ensuring a crisp, precise, and structured style that defines classic Chablis.
With a reputation for crafting elegant, long-lived white wines, Raoul Gautherin continues to uphold the traditions of Chablis, producing Chardonnay that is sought after for its purity, freshness, and unmistakable sense of place.
Chablis, located in the northernmost part of Burgundy, is renowned for its pure, mineral-driven Chardonnay grown on chalky Kimmeridgian limestone soils. The region’s cool climate preserves bright acidity and imparts a flinty note to the wines. At the top of the hierarchy sit the seven Grands Crus—like Les Clos and Vaudésir—which occupy prime slopes overlooking the town of Chablis. These rare sites yield richer, more concentrated expressions of Chablis, with pronounced structure, depth, and age-worthiness, all while maintaining the region’s signature vibrancy and minerality.
