2013 Chassagne Montrachet
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Tasting notes
(the 2013s were mostly bottled in February): Pale yellow with a slightly dusty surface. Aromas and flavors of pear and pineapple show an exotic suggestion of mirabelle . A sweet, fruity village wine with a bit of finishing warmth.
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Jancis Robinson MW
Stephen Tanzer, Vinous
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The 2013 Chassagne-Montrachet Village, which comes from three different climats (10% matured in 600-liter barrels), has an attractive nose in the making with fresh pear and grapefruit scents unfurling in the glass. The palate is nicely balanced with a fine acidic thread leading to a poised, if uncomplicated but fresh finish.
Lively gold. Fresh and well etched. Lively and pure. Minerally and chalky. Very appetising. Neat. (JR)
(this was 12.2% potential alcohol chaptalized to 12.6%, according to Etienne de Montille): Pale yellow. Very reticent nose hints at yellow fruits. Offers subtle sweetness and a supple texture, as well as good freshness to its stone fruit and floral flavors; I might have identified this blind as coming from Puligny. Finishes with lovely fruit-driven persistence. This set of wines was lightly sulfured two weeks before my visit but had not yet been racked.
About the producer
Volnay’s Domaine de Montille is one of the most historic in the Côte d’Or. Founded in 1730, the property remains family-owned and run, with Etienne de Montille – the ninth generation – at the helm today.