2014 Le Montrachet
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The 2014 Montrachet Grand Cru is a brilliant expression of this fabled vineyard. Limpid in color. It has a very subtle reduction on the nose that soon dissipates and reveals stellar concentration, citrus aromas and hints of orange blossom and petrichor, so razor sharp you could cut your finger on it. The palate is similarly intense and incredibly well-defined, delivering an awe-inspiring crescendo of flavors. Ever so lightly spiced with a slightly peppery tingle on the finish, this is a wonderful Montrachet, albeit one that has only just finished its opening chapter. Tasted at Maison de Colombier in Beaune.
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Tasted blind at the annual Burgfest tasting, Marc Colin's 2014 Montrachet Grand Cru has an outstanding bouquet with mineral-driven gunflint scents that are just beautifully delineated. The use of oak here is very astute and it opens gloriously in the glass, thrilling at every turn. The palate is brilliantly balanced with crisp acidity, vibrant and tensile with a saline note that spreads its wings toward the deep, concentrated finish. To be honest, among the quartet of Montrachet tasted blind, this was the only one that really confirmed its status. Astonishing.
Tasted blind at the annual Burgfest tasting, Marc Colin's 2014 Montrachet Grand Cru has an outstanding bouquet with mineral-driven gunflint scents that are just beautifully delineated. The use of oak here is very astute and it opens gloriously in the glass, thrilling at every turn. The palate is brilliantly balanced with crisp acidity, vibrant and tensile with a saline note that spreads its wings toward the deep, concentrated finish. To be honest, among the quartet of Montrachet tasted blind, this was the only one that really confirmed its status. Astonishing. Oct 2017, www.robertparker.com