2008 Chevalier Montrachet
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Bright, pale green-tinged yellow. Lively aromas of lime, apple and powdered stone. Then ripe, rich and almost surprisingly full in the mouth, with highly concentrated flavors of lime and minerals. Not at all an austere style of Chevalier-Montrachet but suave and seamless. I'd give this a couple of years, but I wouldn't bury it too deep in the cellar.
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Stephen Tanzer, Vinous
Stephen Tanzer, Vinous
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Rather mute on the nose. Clean, tightly wound and focused, with brisk flavors of lemon, lime and crushed stone. Offers lovely sucrosite for a dry wine. Very long on the finish. Still extremely unevolved but offers superb potential.
About the producer
Volnay’s Domaine de Montille is one of the most historic in the Côte d’Or. Founded in 1730, the property remains family-owned and run, with Etienne de Montille – the ninth generation – at the helm today.