2012 - Chevalier-Montrachet Grand Cru, Pierre-Yves Colin-Morey

Country: France |
Region: Burgundy |
Appellation: Chevalier-Montrachet |
Producer: Pierre-Yves Colin-Morey |
Classification: Grand Cru |
Colour: White |
ABV: 13.5% |
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Tasting Notes

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Vinous Stephen Tanzer - 01 Sep 14
Pale, bright yellow. Apple, menthol and a hint of spearmint on the nose. Quite tight and unforgiving on the palate--even a bit painful in the early going--with powerful crushed-stone minerality enlivening the intense flavors of pear, lemon and white flowers. Tightly chiseled grand cru with a dry finish that saturates the palate with dusty stone. Will need at least six to eight years in bottle to fully express itself, but will it truly expand? These vines suffered more in the August heat than the Batard, according to Colin.
Drinking Date:
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Burgundy

Burgundy, in eastern France, is one of the world's top wine regions, famed for exceptional Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. Its unique terroir, with varied soils and microclimates, defines its wines. Key subregions include Côte d'Or (with Côte de Nuits and Côte de Beaune), Chablis, and Côte Chalonnaise and Mâconnais, offering great value. Burgundy wines are categorised by Grand Cru, Premier Cru, and Village levels. Top producers like Domaine de la Romanée-Conti, Domaine Leflaive, and Domaine Armand Rousseau exemplify Burgundy's commitment to quality and tradition.