91 points Jasper Morris, MW (Inside Burgundy): "All six 1ers crus have been united in just one wine, because of the frost! Vinified in foudre. Pale lemon yellow. An immediately accessible bouquet, with a lifted note that recalls Montpalais and a solid generosity throughout. Fully ready for business and will be a delight to drink. A good fruit-acid balance is once again evident. Lightly saline to finish. A memory of the ancient sea, says Pierre. A sensible way to have managed 2021. 13% alcohol. (Apr 2024)"
91 points/'Outstanding,' Allen Meadows (Burghound): "(the label has a compass on it to indicate the 6 different 1ers that make up the blend). This is overtly marked by prominent floral elements that combine notes of citrus and various white orchard fruit aromas with that of a whiff of honeysuckle. There is fine mid-palate density to the reasonably well-delineated broad-shouldered flavors that conclude in a bone-dry, very lemony and lingering if definitely compact and chiseled finish that is borderline painfully intense. At least some patience strongly suggested. Drink: 2029+. (Oct 2024)"
Product SKU | 355841 |
Producer | A & P de Villaine |
Country | France |
Region | Burgundy |
SubRegion | Côte Chalonnaise |
Varietal | Chardonnay |
Designation | Premier Cru |
Vintage | 2021 |
Size | 750ml |
Color | White |
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