2000 Chevalier Montrachet La Cabotte
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Tasting notes
While discreet, there is a trace of wood that sits atop the ever-so-mildly exotic fruit and wonderfully layered aromas that are still admirably fresh even though they now display some mature notes. The exceptionally rich and overtly muscular flavors are quite forward though powerful as a still firm and prominent acid spine keeps everything in perfect balance on the magnificently persistent finish. This is classy juice that is knocking on the door of its prime drinkability.
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Pierre Rovani
Stephen Tanzer, Vinous
More reviews and scores
The bottom rows of vines in Chevalier, just above Le Montrachet. Until 1992 these were – quite legally – sold as Montrachet by Bouchard. The first la Cabotte was released in 1997 . Greenish pale gold. Real sinew – ballerina-like – resonates more than the regular Bouchard Père et Fils bottling. Real Chevalier energy! Yes!!! Real freshness and transparency. A wine that tells a story. Very elegant. (JR)
Rich marzipan nose but disappointingly dull and slightly mean on the palate. This special bottling is not as stimulating as the principal Chevalier bottling. Extremely taut and retentive. (JR)
Very closed on the nose. Extremely concentrated and sharply delineated, with great spine and cut. Powerfully minerally flavors of stone, chalk and spices. Impressively ripe and chewy; more "important" than the regular Chevalier-Montrachet, with compelling density of material and a kaleidoscopic, palate-staining finish.
About the producer
Bouchard Père & Fils is one of Burgundy’s oldest and most established wine producers. Founded in 1731 by Michel Bouchard, it is the largest vineyard owner in the Côte d’Or with 130 hectares of vines.