2013 Chassagne Montrachet Maltroie
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Tasting notes
Aromas of wet stone and menthol smell serious, even austere. Then very dry and backward in the mouth, with a hint of pineapple currently overshadowed by crushed rock and minerals. This wine was bottled in November of 2014 after finishing its malo in July.
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Neal Martin
Stephen Tanzer, Vinous
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The Chassagne Montrachet 1er Cru la Maltroie, racked a month ago and taken from tank, has a delightful, lime-scented nose with stony scents developing just behind. The palate is well balanced with good weight in the mouth, crisp acidity although I found just a slight abruptness on the finish that will hopefully be remedied by the time of bottling. This is a commendable premier cru, though this domaine made better premier crus in 2013.
The Chassagne Montrachet 1er Cru la Maltroie, racked a month ago and taken from tank, has a delightful, lime-scented nose with stony scents developing just behind. The palate is well balanced with good weight in the mouth, crisp acidity although I found just a slight abruptness on the finish that will hopefully be remedied by the time of bottling. This is a commendable premier cru, though this domaine made better premier crus in 2013. Dec 2014, www.robertparker.com
About the producer
From the heart of Chassagne-Montrachet, Domaine Michel Niellon embodies generations of craftsmanship and Burgundian finesse, producing elegant, terroir-driven wines from just 8 hectares.