Michel Niellon Chass Montrachet 1er Cru Chaumees 2021

Category:
 
White Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
White Wines
Producer:
 
Michel Niellon
Label Name:
 
Chass Montrachet 1er Cru Chaumees
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:
 
5
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
12-14°C

Awards/Ratings
2021 — Decanter 95; Tim Atkin 94; Jasper Morris 93. Les Chaumées (Clos de la Truffière) consistently scores mid‑90s from critics and receives high praise from Decanter, Wine Advocate and Burghound for recent vintages

Tasting Note
Tightly focused Chardonnay: lime, green apple, pear and passion fruit with white-flower and flinty/mineral notes. Dense, concentrated texture, crisp acidity and subtle smoke; youthfully reserved with a long chalky finish and excellent ageing potential.

Food Pairing
Western: roast chicken, grilled sea bass, lobster with butter sauce, creamy pasta, soft goat cheeses. Asian: miso‑glazed cod, tempura, sushi (salmon), steamed dim sum, Cantonese seafood dishes.

Production Method
Hand‑harvested fruit, gentle whole‑cluster pressing, barrel fermentation and aging in French oak (approx. 25–30% new), limited bâtonnage; bottled after several months' élevage.

Vineyard Info
Family-owned Domaine Michel Niellon (~8 ha) in Chassagne‑Montrachet. Multi‑generational producer (Michel, Lucie, Matthieu) practicing lutte raisonnée; owns century‑old parcels in Les Chaumées (Clos de la Truffière).