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Clos

A French term also used in other countries, referring to a vineyard completely surrounded by a wall, typically made of stone.

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A French term also used in other countries, referring to a vineyard completely surrounded by a wall, typically made of stone. Clos Vougeot is the largest of these in Burgundy. Clos d’Ambonnay owned by Krug, Clos Saint Hilaire by Billiecart in Champagne, and, Clos Sainte Hune owned by Trimbach in Alsace are just a few examples.

A Clos can be incredibly small, I’ve seen several in Burgundy that are literally the backyard of a house!

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Domaine William Fèvre Chablis Grand Cru Bougros 'Cote de Bouguerots' 2020
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Domaine Hubert Lignier Gevrey-Chambertin Grand Cru 'Charmes-Chambertin' 2018
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Olek Bondonio Barbaresco 'Roncagliette' 2020

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