2013 Chevalier-Montrachet Grand Cru
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Tasting notes
(full malo): Aromas of ripe pear, lemon zest and crushed stone lifted by a lavender note. Suave and energetic, with lemon, pear drop and floral flavors energized by powerful minerality. Finishes smooth, very broad and very young, relying more on its minerality than on its acidity for structure and grip. Will this wine shut down in the bottle?
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Jancis Robinson MW
Stephen Tanzer, Vinous
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The 2013 Chevalier-Montrachet Grand Cru has a much more reserved bouquet than the Bâtard-Montrachet ’13 at this point, but beautifully defined and regal. The palate is very well balanced with crisp acidity, razor-sharp in the mouth and real “fire” on the finish without losing its head. Very long on the aftertaste, this is a mighty fine Chevalier that ranks alongside the best this vintage.
Two small barrels, 350 litres. PY buys by multiples of 18 cases of fruit to make his 350 litres. Very calcaire. Lovely texture and liveliness, a real ballerina. Beautiful structure. Not much on the nose today. Gorgeous though, and very finely etched. (JR)
About the producer
Pierre-Yves Colin-Morey (known by many as PYCM) is a négociant and domaine that has become one of the most popular white wine producers in Burgundy – with a prolific number of cuvées from the top Grands and Premiers Crus vineyards in the Côte de Beaune.