| Region | |
|---|---|
| Subregion | France > Burgundy > Côte de Beaune > Puligny-Montrachet |
| Colour | White |
| Type | Still |
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**Note: from 25+ year old vines that are situated on the very highest of the 4 terraces; aged in 50% new oak**
A very subtle touch of wood highlights a highly expressive and notably more elegant nose that consists of lemon peel, pear, spice and wet stone plus rose and acacia blossom nuances. The super intense, in fact this is almost painfully intense, middle weight flavors possess cuts-like-a-knife delineation on the chiseled, lemony and explosively long finish. What is remarkable here is that all of the drive and intensity is delivered with nary a hint of undue weight. A stunner of a wine but note that in contrast to some of the wines in the range that will be accessible young, this mineral-driven beauty is going to require patience.
The 2013 Chevalier-Montrachet Grand Cru has a brooding intensity on the nose: citrus peel, wet stone (more granitic than the Bâtard-Montrachet at this stage), accompanied by subtle scents of white chocolate and brioche. The palate is fresh and vibrant with well-executed acidity, gradually building to another marine-influenced finish that lingers long and tenderly in the mouth. Is it better than the outstanding Bâtard-Montrachet? Let’s wait and see…
2013 Sauzet Chevalier-Montrachet, which seemed quite evolved, but delicious. Those who might have several bottles of that should think about drinking it up, rather than pushing its aging potential, especially given the high incidence of premature oxidized white Burgundies that have existed since the mid-90s.
