2001 Montrachet
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Nuts, pears, and white chocolate aromas make up the nose of the 2001 Montrachet. Medium-bodied, broad, and pure, it displays outstanding depth to its lemon-laden mineral-flavored personality. It boasts a good deal of complexity as well as a long, flavorful finish. Drink it between 2005 and 2012. Importer: Clicquot, Inc., New York, NY; tel. (212) 888-7575
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Stephen Tanzer, Vinous
Pierre Rovani
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Knockout nose melds pit fruits, iodine, wet stone, spices and mint. Thick and dense but distinctly less sweet and more austere today than the Cabotte. Offers a rare combination of sheer weight of material and powerful mineral cut. This shows the wet stone quality I normally associate with Chevalier-Montrachet. Youthfully aggressive, slow-mounting finish suggests that this wine will need six to eight years of patience.
About the producer
Bouchard Père & Fils is one of Burgundy’s oldest and most established wine producers. Founded in 1731 by Michel Bouchard, it is the largest vineyard owner in the Côte d’Or with 130 hectares of vines.