2019 Chevalier Montrachet
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The 2019 Chevalier-Montrachet Grand Cru is one of the more oyster shell-tinged wines in the flight. Complex, focused, well-defined and possessing wonderful energy, this just seems to build in the glass. The palate is stunning, with extraordinary harmony, finely-chiseled tannins, seamlessly-integrated oak and fabulous complexity on the finish Quite simply, brilliant. Tasted blind at the Burgfest tasting.
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Jancis Robinson MW
Neal Martin
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Bouchard's 2019 Chevalier-Montrachet Grand Cru confirms its fine showing last year, unwinding in the glass with scents of pear, citrus oil and toasted bread, complemented by hints of nutmeg, praline and white flowers. Full-bodied, deep and concentrated, it's satiny and incisive, with terrific depth at the core, chalky structuring extract, lively acids and a long, resonant finish. This is as compelling an infant Chevalier as I can remember tasting at this address, and it should enjoy a brilliant future.
Its really hard to imagine how a white Brugundy could be more flinty and minerally than this super-concentrated and super-vibrant Chevalier Montrachet. Lovely aromas of lemon blossom, jasmine, tangerine and nectarine, alongside all the stony stuff. Then comes the staggeringly long finish that is totally pure and precise. From Bouchardâs 2.3-hectare holding, which comprises almost a third of the entire Grand Cru site. Drink or hold.
About the producer
Bouchard Père & Fils is one of Burgundy’s oldest and most established wine producers. Founded in 1731 by Michel Bouchard, it is the largest vineyard owner in the Côte d’Or with 130 hectares of vines.