1996 Domaine Michel Niellon Chassagne-Montrachet Clos Saint-Jean 1er Cru

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Score 94/100 · Drink 2000-2008, Pierre Rovani, Feb 1998

I found sweet red cherries, smoke and violets in the Chassagne-Montrachet Clos St. Jean's nose. It is one of those rare 1996 whites to have red fruit aromas, a characteristic I associate most frequently with the 1995 vintage. This wine has enormous intensity and an awesomely focused, powerful full body. Tons of flint, minerals and sea shells can be found in its broad and oily-textured character. Projected maturity: 2000-2008. Importer: Seagram Chateau & Estate Wines Company, New York, NY; tel (212) 572-7725.

Critic scores

Critic scores
92
92/100

Average Score

90
90+/100

Stephen Tanzer, Vinous

94
94/100

Pierre Rovani

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90+ points
Stephen Tanzer, Vinous
Score 90+/100 · Stephen Tanzer, Vinous

Very complex aromas of flowers, herbs, citrus skin and anise. Denser than the Champsgain, and very intensely flavored; quite harmonious despite strong lemony acidity. Finishes brisk; seems longer than the Champsgain today despite the young age of the vines.

About the producer

Domaine-Michel-NIELLON
Domaine Niellon

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.

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White

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Dry

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