2014 Chassagne Montrachet
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Tasting notes
Very pale, green-tinged yellow. Alluring aromas of pear and white flowers. A lovely racy village wine with nicely integrated acidity framing the brisk lemon and pear flavors. Finishes vibrant and persistent. Give this a year or two in the cellar.
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Julia Harding MW, jancisrobinson.com
Stephen Tanzer, Vinous
More reviews and scores
A note of smoky/struck match fully supported by rich creamy citrus. Full in the mouth and lovely harmony of fruit and refreshing acidity, subtly supported by the oak. Delicious, with a lightly chalky finish. (JH)
Racy nose. Restrained but very confident. Bone dry and this convinces one that it will continue to develop. Builds well towards a fine, intriguing finish. (JR)
The 2014 Chassagne Montrachet Village, which sees just a 5% brushing of new wood, has a light, grapefruit and melon-scented bouquet. The palate is crisp and saline on the entry with a keen thread of acidity, quite linear in the mouth with green apples and a touch of spice on the finish. It just needs a little more harmony to come through and certainly more persistence. I was hoping for more from this village cru.
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.