2022 Domaine Michel Niellon - Chevalier Montrachet
OFFER
Today’s offer is one of the reference point Chevalier Montrachet bottlings. In total, there were only 125 cases produced and I’m simply thrilled to have my hands on 6 bottles. It’s almost comical, but what can I do except kiss the ring and be grateful for the allocations I can grab… this domaine is back on top of its game!
The entire lineup of 2022’s are nothing short of thrilling!
| 6 bottles available |
--- REVIEWS ---
The vines were planted in 1962 and 1968. Pale to mid lemon in colour. A light reduction on the nose. The limestone is close to the surface on the nose, a little biscuit note, this is discreet but evidently with a fine tensile strength. Just leave this the time to blossom and it will become a really fine example. Drink from 2030-2038. Tasted: October 2023.
- Jasper Morris, 95
This is the first wine to display any appreciable wood influence and even here it's quite subtle and easily allows the equally smoky nose of mineral reduction, acacia blossom and beautiful array of spice elements to be appreciated. The wonderfully refined, if not especially dense, middle weight plus flavors exude an evident stoniness on the strikingly long and impeccably well-balanced finale. This does need to develop better depth but the track record of the Niellon Chevalier is beyond reproach.
- Burghound, 94
The 2022 Chevalier-Montrachet Grand Cru comes from vines planted in 1961 or 1962 and comprises of five barrels this year (two new). It has a crisp, intense bouquet. Crushed limestone, red apples and a touch of beeswax appear on the nose. Later, almond and white peach aromas lend more complexity. The palate is nicely balanced with real weight and density on the entry, though the acidity is finely tuned and maintains tension and poise. There is impressive salinity on the finish as it fans out gloriously; this wonderful Chevalier should mature extremely well in bottle.
- Vinous Media, 95
