Michel Niellon Chassagne Montrachet 2019 750ml

Burghound.com, Jun 10, 2021
More layered aromas consist of rosemary oil, pear and apple compote and a touch of lemon confit. There is both better volume and intensity to the medium weight flavors that are succulent and sappy on the lingering finish. This could use a bit better depth, but more should develop with a few years of bottle aging.

Michel Niellon is another champion of the parcel of Chassagne-Montrachet neighboring the commune of Puligny. It is here that he grows elegant Chardonnay. In his blue overalls and moustache he is handsome, honest and understated â?? just like his label. He is a man whose pride and personality are eloquently expressed in the noble bottles that bear his name.
Michel Niellon operates out of two absurdly small cellars in Chassagne, producing sublime wines. With only 6 hectares of vines (that include small holdings in Chevalier and Bâtard-Montrachet), old vines and extremely low yields, Niellon`s supreme winemaking skills give his Chassagne-Montrachet wonderful intensity, great structure, minerality and fabulous length. Supply is severely rationed due to the small size of the domaine and Niellon`s huge following in the United States. But, for those lucky enough to secure some bottles, the rewards are immense. All his wines are well balanced, elegant, and express a true minerality.

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