Michel Niellon Chass Montrachet 1er Maltroie 2022

Category:
 
White Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
White Wines
Producer:
 
Michel Niellon
Label Name:
 
Chass Montrachet 1er Maltroie
Vintage:
 
2022
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Chassagne-Montrachet, Côte de Beaune, Burgundy
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
13%
Grape(s):
 
Chardonnay
Acidity:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
12-14°C

Awards/Ratings
Notable reviews: Vinous 93, Wine Spectator 92, Jancis Robinson ~17. 5/20 (c. 91), Jasper Morris ~91; praised for mineral drive, precision and length

Tasting Note
Bright citrus and white-peach fruit with lime-blossom and crushed-stone minerality, subtle toasted oak, saline freshness and a persistent, precise finish.

Food Pairing
Western: roasted chicken, lobster with beurre blanc, grilled scallops, creamy goat cheese. Asian: sashimi/sushi, yuzu-marinated fish, light miso-glazed cod, steamed dim sum.

Production Method
Hand-harvested Chardonnay; fermentation and malolactic in oak, aged 9–12 months in French barrels (mix of new and used, roughly 20–30% new). Traditional, low-intervention winemaking.

Vineyard Info
Family domaine in Chassagne-Montrachet run by Michel and descendants; ~6–8 ha focused on Chardonnay Premier and Grand Crus, practicing sustainable/reasonable viticulture. Long family history since early 20th century.