2020 Chevalier Montrachet
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Tasting Notes
Tasting notes
Score 18/20 · Matthew Hayes, jancisrobinson.com, Nov 2021
12 months in oak, then in tank until bottling. Tank sample. Pure, linear and lofty. Great concentration with citrus and a leesy weight. Deceptively open and demonstrative, I think. Serious ballast in weight and length. Thrilling in its way.
Critic Scores
Critic scores
18
18/20
Matthew Hayes, jancisrobinson.com
About the producer
Domaine Leflaive
Domaine Leflaive is arguably Burgundy’s most famous white wine producer, setting the benchmark for top-quality Chardonnay in the Côte de Beaune and the world. The property is the largest land-owner in Puligny-Montrachet, with extensive holdings in the village and five hectares of Grand Cru vineyards