2022 Chassagne Montrachet Grandes Ruchottes
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The 2022 Chassagne-Montrachet Les Grands Ruchottes 1er Cru is a little richer on the nose than its peers and, as such, does not quite have the same degree of delineation or precision. Just a bit heavy-handed, although bottle age might address that issue. The palate is well balanced with a fine bead of acidity. Just a subtle tang of marmalade with candied orange peel and stem ginger, the finish cohesive and reassuringly persistent. Very fine. Tasted blind at the annual Burgfest tasting.
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William Kelley (Robert Parker)
Neal Martin (Vinous)
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Aromas of white flowers, pear, hazelnuts and peach introduce the 2022 Chassagne-Montrachet 1er Cru Grandes Ruchottes, a full-bodied, concentrated and pure wine with a satiny attack that segues into a deep, layered mid-palate that's girdled by racy acids. Long and resonant, this tiny old-vine cuvée is worth a special effort to seek out.