2002 Chevalier Montrachet
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Bright, pale yellow. Compelling nose combines white flowers, pit fruits and minerals. Wonderfully dense and suave in the mouth, with supersweet but mouthwateringly tangy flavors of orange, pineapple and stone. A wine of great finesse, somehow managing to effortlessly balance huge ripeness and penetrating acidity. Finishes with superb stony persistence and mineral cut. A real vin de garde Girardin believes this is the best vintage for Chevalier-Montrachet since 1995 and 1992.
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Pierre Rovani
Stephen Tanzer, Vinous
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Liquefied minerals, slate, gravel, and pears can be discerned in the aromatic and flavor profiles of the 2002 Chevalier-Montrachet. Light to medium-bodied, packing fabulous concentration as well as a deep, complex character, this super-refined beauty of a wine boasts an exceptionally long, pure, and supple finish. It is not a blockbuster, but rather a graceful, highly nuanced gem. Projected maturity: 2008-2016. Importer: Vineyard Brands, Birmingham, AL; tel. (205) 980-8802. In addition, Vincent Girardin sells many of these same wines under the Baron de la Charriere label to European Cellars, Eric Solomon, New York, NY; tel. (212) 924-4949
Liquefied minerals, slate, gravel, and pears can be discerned in the aromatic and flavor profiles of the 2002 Chevalier-Montrachet. Light to medium-bodied, packing fabulous concentration as well as a deep, complex character, this super-refined beauty of a wine boasts an exceptionally long, pure, and supple finish. It is not a blockbuster, but rather a graceful, highly nuanced gem. Projected maturity: 2008-2016. Wine Advocate.February, 2004