2013 Le Montrachet
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Jancis Robinson MW
Allen Meadows, Burghound
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The 2013 Montrachet Grand Cru, which comes from the Puligny side courtesy of a cask purchased before malolactic, has a pebbly, slightly flinty bouquet. The palate is taut and linear, citric at the moment but terse and laconic on the finish. There is great tension and nervosité, but it needs to find more to say. There are no marks for the label and to be frank, I preferred the Meursault Perrières tasted just prior to this.
Low-key nose. Introvert, needed real coaxing out of the glass but great weight and majesty. For the cellar. (JR)
About the producer
Nicolas Potel is one of Burgundy’s most talented and connected winemakers. He created Maison Roche de Bellene, the négoce arm of Domaine de Bellene, in 2008, using his extensive network in the region to source top-quality fruit for an "haute couture" négociant operation.