A 'clos' is a vineyard entirely surrounded by a wall. Enclosed as such, it actually generates its own micro-climate, and the fruit from such a vineyard may be completely different from neighbouring ones, despite a commonality of soil and weather. Strange as it may be, wines from a clos are most often seen as pinnacles of their expression. Consider Clos Ste Hune, Clos Vougeot, Clos de Lambrays, Clos St Hilaire, Clos Mogador and Clos de la Coulee-de-Serrant.
I had the rare good fortune to be wandering around the town late last year, stuck for an hour in between appointments at Salon and Pierre Peters. Upon discovery of this fabled vineyard I was overwhelmed, and went just a little crazy...
I scrambled over the wall and ran amok through the vineyard, my head thrashing from side to side as I was surrounded by some of the most famous chardonnay grapes in the world. I could not resist - stopping briefly, I bent and gently removed one of the grapes from the vine and swiftly dispatched it into my mouth.
Pure, fresh and screaming with acidity, this is how a fully mature grape should taste.
I made my escape as quickly as possible and lived to tell the tale.
Here at Clos Windsor, we attempt to drink only the best, although sometimes this noble aim is thwarted by evil spirits (most often gin).
We shall however, struggle on.
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