Michel Niellon Chassagne Montrachet 1er Cru Clos Saint Jean 2021

Category:
 
White Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
White Wines
Producer:
 
Michel Niellon
Label Name:
 
Chassagne Montrachet 1er Cru Clos Saint Jean
Vintage:
 
2021
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Chassagne-Montrachet, Côte de Beaune, Burgundy
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
13.5%
Grape(s):
 
Chardonnay
Acidity:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
12-14°C

Awards/Ratings
Decanter 94 (2022 vintage report), Burghound 91 (2023), Jasper Morris 91; widely praised for concentration, balance and long mineral finish

Tasting Note
Pear, green apple, quince and citrus zest with toasted oak, nutmeg and a wet-stone/mineral edge. Medium–full, satiny texture, racy acidity and saline, stony finish with impressive concentration and length.

Food Pairing
Western: roast chicken with herb butter, lobster or scallops, creamy pasta or mushroom risotto, soft Brie-style cheeses. Asian: miso-glazed cod, seared scallops with soy-ginger, tempura prawns, steamed fish with ginger and scallions, sushi (fatty tuna).

Production Method
Whole-cluster pressing, gentle settling, fermentation and aging in French oak (c.15–30% new), malolactic conversion, regular lees stirring; matured ~12 months, lightly fined and filtered.

Vineyard Info
Family domaine dating to the 19th century; Michel Niellon led from the 1960s. Estate (~7–8 ha) in Chassagne-Montrachet; now run with family (Michel Coutoux, Mathieu, Lucie) practicing sustainable viticulture.