2013 Chevalier Montrachet
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Pale yellow. Captivating treble notes of lemon drop, fleur de sel , lavender and ginger, plus a touch of peach syrup. Very fine-grained and brisk, showing outstanding energy and lift that comes more from the wine's pungent stony minerality than from its average acidity. This very young wine is less rich and more austere than the Batard and even more backward today.
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Stephen Tanzer, Vinous
Stephen Tanzer, Vinous
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(malo done and sulfited a month prior to my visit): Bright yellow. High-pitched aromas and flavors of peach, lime blossom, crushed stone, lavender and linden leaf. Densely packed, saline and juicy, conveying a strong impression of dry extract yet remaining suave and seamless in the mid-palate. Boasts a rare combination of density and finesse and finishes stony, savory and extremely long. Hands off this beauty for at least six or seven years.