Bouchard Pere et Fils, Chevalier Montrachet Blanc

Bouchard Pere et Fils, Chevalier Montrachet Blanc(from a 2. 54 ha parcel). Here the wood treatment is well integrated though not invisible as it combines with elegant, pure and cool aromas of white orchard fruit, acacia blossom and plenty of citrus character. There is good size, weight and punch to the delicious, tangy and energetic middle weight plus flavors that offer a lovely sense of precision and excellent length. While this classy and stylish effort should reward at least a decade of bottle

(91-93)/2021+

with a honeyed quince character

dark currant and plenty of gamy nuances

subtle decay

this is aromatically quite cool with restrained aromas of mostly floral and citrus along with background hints of green apple

This is a lovely and understated effort that should reward 5 to 7 years of upside development

There are reductive

red pinot and a hint of tea

This is serious

since up to 90% of its fruit comes from old vines (these are majestic plants from 80 to 135 years old) in the high-altitude Lamole area where Bibi farms five hectares

this red features licorice

round and generously proportioned medium weight flavors that seem as though there might be a certain heaviness yet the citrus-tinged acidity manages to save the balance