2014 Chassagne Montrachet Les Chenevottes
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Tasted blind at the annual Burgfest tasting, Philippe Colin's 2014 Chassagne Montrachet 1er Cru les Chenevottes was much more austere and reserved on the nose compared to the Chassagne Clos Saint Marc from Olivier Leflaive tasted alongside. More green apples here, perhaps more Puligny-like in style. The palate is fresh and zesty on the entry with just a touch of dried apricot in the background. There is no heaviness here, and I appreciate the salinity on the finish. Very fine, quite elegant and graceful, if not a long-term proposition compared to its peers.
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Julia Harding MW, jancisrobinson.com
Stephen Tanzer, Vinous
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Pale yellow-green. Fruit-driven aromas of nectarine, pear, lemon and green apple. Sappy, saline and sharply delineated, with a hint of sweetness absorbed by the wine's strong extract. Quite dry and reserved today, and distinctly saline in the middle palate, but ultimately less tight than the Vergers. Finishes with lovely energy and lift. The acidity here is a healthy 4.4 grams per liter, according to Colin.
More creamy than oaky on the nose. Crisp citrus, and just a touch of green fruit and coconut. Fine-boned and mouth-wateringly fresh on the palate. Elegant and long and just a hint of spice on the finish. Very good. (JH)