2014 Chassagne Montrachet Chaumees Clos de la Truffiere
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Tasted blind at the annual Burgfest tasting, Niellon's 2014 Chassagne-Montrachet 1er Cru Les Chaumées Clos de la Truffière shows a touch of reduction on the nose, then it begins to open with frangipane, melted wax and bruised apple scents. Maybe just a bit underripe? The palate is strict and terse on the entry. The malic element of this Chassagne is more pronounced, plenty of green apples on display here with a Puligny-like austerity on the finish.
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Stephen Tanzer, Vinous
Stephen Tanzer, Vinous
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Fresh but subdued aromas of pear, lime and wild herbs. Fine-grained and suave, with ripe acidity framing the pear, lemon and floral flavors. Finishes subtle and long, with a pear flavor accented by dusty minerality. Not too different in style from Niellon's Maltroie but with more obvious minerality and greater length.
The 2014 Chassagne Montrachet 1er Cru les Chaumées has a delicate nose that takes time to unfold in the glass. It never quite takes full flight, but there are attractive cold limestone and lemon peel scents to be discerned. The palate is very composed with a fine bead of acidity, gently unfolding towards the finish with hazelnut and dried honey notes. This has good potential and probably the best from the domaine this year.
About the producer
From the heart of Chassagne-Montrachet, Domaine Michel Niellon embodies generations of craftsmanship and Burgundian finesse, producing elegant, terroir-driven wines from just 8 hectares.