1992 Chevalier Montrachet

One of the specialties of Jadot is the Chevalier-Montrachet-Les Demoiselles. Made from vines planted in 1955, this is the most backward wine of the Jadot stable. Although completely closed, the 1992 reveals high acidity and a rich, full-bodied, intense, and powerful personality. While the wine's length and weight are impressive, it will not be close to maturity for 7-8 years; it should keep for up to 20, an uncommonly long time for a 1992. The white winemaking philosophy in low acid years such as 1992 is to only do a partial malolactic fermentation in order to preserve the natural acidity. This has proven to be a highly successful policy, resulting in some of the longest-lived white burgundies of the region. The Gageys make no bones about rating 1989, 1985, and 1986 as significantly richer, more complex vintages for white burgundy than 1992. Their 1992s are successful, but based on my impressions of the 1992s vis a vis the 1989s, 1986s, and 1985s, I would agree with their assessment. Importer: Kobrand, Inc., New York, NY.