michel niellon chassagne montrachet les vergers 1er cru 2019 750ml

One of Chassagne's best producers, the family-run domaine now led by Michel's son-in-law Michel Coutoux, currently produces wine from two handfuls of appellations, ranging from Bourgogne to Premier to Grand Crus. Meticulous work in the vineyard, which is handled only by family members, has earned the domaine a prestigious reputation. Orchard fruit, citrus and pastry notes partner with vibrant acidity and chalky minerality in this 1er Cru gem.

CRITICAL ACCLAIM

93 points Robert Parker's Wine Advocate

"From a parcel planted in 2000, this is a cuvée that goes from strength to strength, and the 2019 Chassagne-Montrachet 1er Cru Les Vergers is excellent. Unwinding in the glass with aromas of pear, pastry cream, buttered toast and citrus oil, it's medium to full-bodied, satiny and incisive, with a tightly wound core, racy acids and a chalky finish."

91 points Allen Meadows - Burghound

"There is an interesting hint of mint tea on the lightly wooded and cooler aromas of apple, pear and white flowers. I very much like the vibrancy of the delicious and attractively textured medium-bodied flavors that are agreeably dry and refreshing bitter lemon rind inflected finish that doesn't quite offer the same depth and persistence. This is quite pretty though at present it's not deep."

750ml Bottle