Verkostungsnotizen
Vinous 93+
Bright, pale straw-yellow. Lively aromas of lemon, lime and powdered stone are complicated by a whiff of exotic fruits. Rounder than the 2013 version, conveying a remarkably sweet impression owing to its rather low acidity. Very concentrated and tactile, but I find the 2013 more typical of its origin today (in contrast, for Batard it’s the 2012 that stands out).
Robert Parker 94-96
The 2012 Chevalier-Montrachet Grand Cru comes from grapes stationed at the top of the slope. It has an open, airy bouquet that reveals hints of mint and licorice as it opens up, becoming more exotic with each swirl. The palate is well-balanced, vibrant and complex, certainly evoking a more ostentatious take on the climat with an animated, spicy, mint-tinged finish that fans across the mouth and lingers long after the wine has departed. This tenacious Chevalier-Montrachet brims over with personality and substance, daring to outclass old "Monty". And you know what? I think it does.
