2020 Domaine Michel Niellon Chassagne-Montrachet 1er Cru "Les Chaumées - Clos de la Truffière"
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Decanter
Reviewed November 2021Complex nose of lime peel, green apple, mineral and flint. The texture is intensely fresh, but there is a marvellous old-vine richness as well that lends density and length. Definitely near grand cru quality. Niellon has a half-hectare of century-old vines here at the top of the slope just before St-Aubin. In the words of winemaker Lucie Coutoux, these old vines can give you some very good surprises. She crushes the grapes lightly before pressing them slowly, then starting the fermentation in tank before running them into cask to finish. (CC)
Professional Reviews
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Burghound
This too is markedly restrained and only grudgingly reveals its aromas of cool citrus, anise, essence of pear and a pretty range of floral elements. The succulent but decidedly punchy and powerful larger-scaled flavors possess a strikingly gorgeous texture while displaying stunningly good length on the beautifully well-balanced finale. This tightly wound stunner of the Chaumées could use better depth but there is so much underlying material that it is almost certain to progressively improve. If you can find it, buy it. *Sweet Spot Outstanding*
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Wine Advocate
The 2020 Chassagne-Montrachet 1er Cru Les Chaumées Clos de la Truffière mingles aromas of orange rind and pear with hints of fresh bread, buttered pastry, toasted nuts and dried white flowers in an inviting bouquet. Medium to full-bodied, bright and ample, with fine depth at the core, lively acids and a chalky finish, it's a fine success. (WK)
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Jasper Morris
Picked on 26th August at13.5% alcohol. A little lemon touch to the colour, then surprising intensity on the palate after a quiet though ripe nose. Some yellow plum notes, a certain sucrosity to finish, perhaps not the most refined of the line up. More unctuous. This sia good wine but for once may not be my favourite in the line-up.
Details
| Type | White Wine |
|---|---|
| Varietal | Chardonnay |
| Origin | Chassagne Montrachet, Burgundy, France |
| Bottle Size | 750 mL |
| SKU | 1749011 |