2014 Chassagne Montrachet Ruchottes
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The 2014 Chassagne-Montrachet 1er Cru Les Ruchottes is a real classic, opening in the glass with notes of mint, apple, pear and subtle noisette, deftly framed by a touch of reduction and new oak. On the palate, the wine approaches grand cru concentration and depth, with a velouté texture, lovely controlled amplitude and terrific definition and length. While this will only really begin to realize all its potential with 5 or 6 years in the cellar, I confess to having already enjoyed almost a case of this wine off wine lists in Burgundy; every bottle has been superb.
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Stephen Tanzer, Vinous
Allen Meadows, Burghound
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Very pale, bright yellow. Minerally but quite subdued on the nose. On the palate, lemon zest and savory minerality are supported by brisk citrussy acidity. Penetrating, classically dry wine with a touch of austerity but the underlying richness to its white peach and citrus fruit flavors is already apparent. Still quite tight and in need of cellaring. Very long on the aftertaste.