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Domaine Michel Niellon Chevalier Montrachet Grand Cru 2022 [NET]

$59999

Michel Niellon's Chevalier-Montrachet is a unicorn bottling from one of Chassagne's most classical producers, drawn from a sliver of old vines planted in the early 1960s. 2022 was another warm year on the Côte de Beaune, but Niellon's old-vine roots and cool cellar hand delivered a Chevalier of real tension. Aromas of crushed limestone, ripe apple, white peach and a touch of beeswax lead to a palate with weight and density framed by finely tuned acidity. The salinity on the finish is the giveaway: this is built for the long haul.

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  • If the wine is less than 10 years old and it is corked, you may return it to us for a full refund or exchange within 60 days of purchase. You must show us proof of purchase. We understand that you may not live near a shop and that it is difficult to ship open bottles of wine to us, so if there's any problem feel free to Contact Us and we'll work it out.
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  • We may, at our discretion and to the extent permitted by law, accept returns of unopened wines within 30 days of purchase if they were properly stored by the purchaser, subject to a 15% re-stocking fee.

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Burghound

94 points

"From a .23 ha parcel of vines planted in '62 and '68. This is the first wine to display any appreciable wood influence and even here it's quite subtle and easily allows the equally smoky nose of mineral reduction, acacia blossom and beautiful array of spice elements to be appreciated. The wonderfully refined, if not especially dense, middle weight plus flavors exude an evident stoniness on the strikingly long and impeccably well-balanced finale. This does need to develop better depth but the track record of the Niellon Chevalier is beyond reproach."

Antonio Galloni

95 points

"The 2022 Chevalier-Montrachet Grand Cru comes from vines planted in 1961 or 1962 and comprises of five barrels this year (two new). It has a crisp, intense bouquet. Crushed limestone, red apples and a touch of beeswax appear on the nose. Later, almond and white peach aromas lend more complexity. The palate is nicely balanced with real weight and density on the entry, though the acidity is finely tuned and maintains tension and poise. There is impressive salinity on the finish as it fans out gloriously; this wonderful Chevalier should mature extremely well in bottle." —Neal Martin

Decanter

98 points

"A wine of intense concentration, tension and focus, even in the warm conditions of 2022. Aroma notes of ripe apple, peach and quince, then the volume and density you'd expect from 2022, but it's well balanced by the fresh acidity that draws it to a lingering finish. Grapes from Niellon’s plot of old vines are fermented on native yeasts in 40% new cask. This wine is among the best from this vintage and will make old bones if you are so inclined."

More about Domaine Michel Niellon

Wine Details

  • Grape Variety

    Chardonnay

  • Vintage

    2022

  • Size

    750ml

  • Farming Practice

    Sustainable

  • Style

    Earthy , Minerally

  • Sweetness

    Dry

  • Body

    Full Bodied

Flatiron's Take

From the Importer

Tasting Notes & Food Pairings

Perfect Pairings

Turbot in beurre blanc, lobster risotto, scallops with brown butter, or aged hard cheeses.

Tasting Profile

Full-bodied, dense and concentrated yet tightly wound. Ripe apple, white peach, almond, crushed limestone and a long, saline, mineral close.