Classification | |
Type | Blanc |
Marque | Domaine Michel Niellon |
Millésime | 2015 |
Pays | France |
Région | Burgundy, Cotes de Beaune |
Raisin | Chardonnay |
Volume | |
État | Parfait |
Étiquette | Parfait |
Stock | 0 |
The 2015 Bâtard-Montrachet Grand Cru is a valedictory wine as the 90-year-old vines were pulled up after the fruit was picked (see producer introduction). You know, it actually surpasses the Chevalier-Montrachet in terms of mineralité and complexity, very refined with hints of orange blossom developing with time. The palate is very well balanced with a keen line of acidity, good tension and particular fine salinity here that urges you back for another sip. There is just a barrel and a half of this Bâtard-Montrachet so grab one now because it will not reappear for a long time.
A ripe style, offering apple pie, peach, vanilla, clove and nutmeg flavors. Creamy and plush, with a lingering finish of apple, pastry and spice. Fine length. Lacks the complexity of its peers, but a crowd-pleaser nonetheless.