DOMAINE DE MONTILLE Chevalier-Montrachet Grand Cru - Cote de Beaune, Burgundy 2017 Bottle

Description

IN BRIEF
The 2017 Chevalier-Montrachet Grand Cru is an exceptional wine that captures attention, earning an impressive score of 93-96 points from The Wine Advocate and 91-93 points from Vinous. The Wine Advocate praises its pure bouquet, which unfurls with aromas of lemons, orange blossom, mandarin oil, crushed chalk, and hints of pastry cream. On the palate, this medium to full-bodied wine is satiny and elegant, featuring a deep yet reserved core, vibrant acidity, and a long, mouthwatering finish. Vinous highlights the well-defined nose, noting crushed stone and apple blossom alongside a balanced palate with good weight. With 30% new oak seamlessly integrated, this wine shows great potential and will benefit from 3 to 5 years of aging to fully develop its character.

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ABOUT THE WINE

THE WINE ADVOCATE (93-96)
Reviewed by: William Kelley
The 2017 Chevalier-Montrachet Grand Cru is showing very well, unfurling in the glass with a pure bouquet of lemons, orange blossom, mandarin oil, crushed chalk and subtle pastry cream. On the palate, the wine is medium to full-bodied, satiny and elegant, with a deep but reserved core, tangy acids and a long, mouthwatering finish. This is clearly a terrific Chevalier in the making, but it was still comparatively primary when I tasted it, so it will be interesting to revisit from bottle.

VINOUS (91-93) points
Drinking Window 2023 - 2035
From: 2017 Burgundy: A Modern Classic (Jan 2019)
The 2017 Chevalier-Montrachet Grand Cru has a very well defined bouquet with crushed stone mixing with apple blossom and light, almost petrolly aromas, Riesling-inspired! The palate is very well balanced with a fine bead of acidity, good weight in the mouth. The 30% new oak is neatly assimilated. Maybe it just needs a little more character and terroir expression to develop on the finish, but there is certainly good length here. It will probably require three to five years in bottle. - By Neal Martin on November 2018

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ABOUT THE PRODUCER
omaine de Montille is a prominent winery located in the heart of Burgundy, France, specifically in the prestigious Côte de Beaune region. Established in 1991 by Étienne de Montille, the estate has built a strong reputation for producing exceptional wines from both red and white Burgundy varietals. Focused on traditional winemaking practices, Domaine de Montille emphasizes the importance of terroir and sustainable vineyard management.

The estate spans around 17 hectares, with vineyards in renowned appellations including Volnay, Puligny-Montrachet, and Meursault. Domaine de Montille is particularly celebrated for its elegant Pinot Noir and Chardonnay, showcasing purity, balance, and distinct character by employing techniques such as whole-cluster fermentation and aging in French oak barrels.

With a commitment to quality and craftsmanship, Domaine de Montille has garnered accolades and recognition from critics and wine enthusiasts alike, making it a sought-after name in the Burgundy wine scene. The wines reflect both the heritage of the land and the artistry of winemaking, capturing the essence of the Burgundy terroir in every bottle.