2021 Le Montrachet
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Allen Meadows, Burghound
Antonio Galloni, Vinous
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The 2021 Montrachet Grand Cru is classy, elegant and polished. Hints of green pear, white pepper, mint, crushed rocks and jasmine grace this mid-weight, exquisite Montrachet. Time in the glass brings out the wine's textural resonance and especially the finish, which is understated and persistent. Saline notes linger effortlessly. Yields were just 7 hectoliters per hectare, which translates to four barrels of wine as opposed to the more customary ten.
The 2021 Montrachet Grand Cru is similarly spared the stigmata of a frost year, offering up aromas of pear, honeysuckle, buttered toast and toasted almonds, complemented by a subtle touch of youthful reduction. Full-bodied, satiny and layered, it's deep, multidimensional and contrasted, with racy acids and a long, resonant finish. What's especially impressive is how integrated its élevage is at such an early stage.
About the producer
Domaine de la Romanée-Conti or simply “DRC” is without doubt the most famous domaine in Burgundy and one of the most famous producers on earth. The Grand Cru vineyard from which it takes its name produces the world’s most expensive wine by a long margin.