1996 Chevalier Montrachet
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Produced entirely from purchased wine (as opposed to grapes or must), the Chevalier-Montrachet was aged in 50% new oak. It reveals floral and mineral aromas and has a bone-dry, medium-to-full-bodied, highly-delineated, and focused personality. Flint, slate, chalk, and dusty flavors are found in this precise and persistent wine. Projected maturity: 2002-2006. This wine had been bottled one week prior to my visit, having spent 14 months on its lees. Importer: Vineyard Brands, Birmingham, AL; tel (205) 980-8802.
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Neal Martin (Vinous)
William Kelley (Robert Parker)
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Extravagant aromas of pear, menthol, minerals and smoked meat. Intensely flavored but silky and suave, with a firm edge of acidity providing focus and grip. A rather feminine grand cru, especially for the vintage, and not at all a blockbuster. Very long, subtle, stony finish.