Bouchard Chevalier-Montrachet 2017

Chardonnay from Puligny-Montrachet, Côtes de Beaune, Burgundy, France
FWR 96-98
JS 97
ST 94-96
JM 95
WA 93-95
WS 94
13.8% ABV
Item # 334036

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96-98 points Fine Wine Review: "Beautiful Chevalier chipped-stone nose (this wine is an assemblage of the four terrasses). Chevalier austerity with 2017 richness makes amazing combination — lemon, and lime, long, elegant, pure. (12/20/18)"

97 points James Suckling: "This has incredible aromatic definition with lemons, limes and grapefruit, as well as stony elements with oranges and praline. The palate has a beautifully precise feel with very bright citrus and white peaches, leading to gentle lime-marmalade and hazelnut notes to close. Super long, focused and already approachable. Drink or hold. (2/12/19)"

94-96 points Stephen Tanzer (Vinous): "(the wine consists of fruit from four terraces, although the components have not yet been blended): Captivating nose melds tangerine zest, lemon, lime, clove, anise, white pepper and crushed stone, complicated by an exotic hint of passion fruit and lifted by metallic minerality. Compellingly silky, rich and sweet, with its ripe citrus flavors joined by spices, wild herbs and anise. For all its early mid-palate appeal, this wine finishes classically dry and firm, with an almost tannic impression and great rising, palate-saturating length. Wonderfully classy and light on its feet, this wine boasts the strongest projection of inner-mouth aromatics of all of these 2017s to this point. And it's more marked by its high altitude and chalky soil than by the vintage. 13.8% alcohol. (Sep 2018)"

95 points Jasper Morris, MW: "Bouchard own 2.30ha spread across four terraces which were made apart, then blended two weeks ago. Just a lime tint or two. The nose is very clean clear and chiselled, absolute on the white fruit up front then supplemented by peaches behind. Significant weight at the back of the palate. Tasted: November 2018."

93-95 points William Kelley (Wine Advocate): "The 2017 Chevalier-Montrachet Grand Cru offers up aromas of lemon oil, pastry cream, white flowers, crushed rocks and mandarin. On the palate, it's medium to full-bodied, with excellent concentration, chalky extract and juicy acids that lend the wine lovely precision, concluding with a pure, tongue-tingling finish. This is very promising and will be well worth seeking out. (Jan 2019)"

94 points Wine Spectator: "Tension charges the lemon, butterscotch, apple pie and mineral flavors. The structure is racy and steely, with vivid acidity and light tannins for support. Best from 2021 through 2032. 60 cases imported. (5/8/19)"

Bill Nanson (Burgundy Report): "2.30 from the 4 terraces, now assembled, completing elevage in tank. More complicated – we have 2.3 ha in the 4 terraces. Extra-bright nose, grapefruit and citrus. Volume like the Charlemagne but more open perhaps an even a larger space. Beautifully textured, some layering of finishing – this year the finish is greater here – bravo! (11/16/18)"
96-98 points Fine Wine Review: "Beautiful Chevalier chipped-stone nose (this wine is an assemblage of the four terrasses). Chevalier austerity with 2017 richness makes amazing combination — lemon, and lime, long, elegant, pure. (12/20/18)"

97 points James Suckling: "This has incredible aromatic definition with lemons, limes and grapefruit, as well as stony elements with oranges and praline. The palate has a beautifully precise feel with very bright citrus and white peaches, leading to gentle lime-marmalade and hazelnut notes to close. Super long, focused and already approachable. Drink or hold. (2/12/19)"

94-96 points Stephen Tanzer (Vinous): "(the wine consists of fruit from four terraces, although the components have not yet been blended): Captivating nose melds tangerine zest, lemon, lime, clove, anise, white pepper and crushed stone, complicated by an exotic hint of passion fruit and lifted by metallic minerality. Compellingly silky, rich and sweet, with its ripe citrus flavors joined by spices, wild herbs and anise. For all its early mid-palate appeal, this wine finishes classically dry and firm, with an almost tannic impression and great rising, palate-saturating length. Wonderfully classy and light on its feet, this wine boasts the strongest projection of inner-mouth aromatics of all of these 2017s to this point. And it's more marked by its high altitude and chalky soil than by the vintage. 13.8% alcohol. (Sep 2018)"

95 points Jasper Morris, MW: "Bouchard own 2.30ha spread across four terraces which were made apart, then blended two weeks ago. Just a lime tint or two. The nose is very clean clear and chiselled, absolute on the white fruit up front then supplemented by peaches behind. Significant weight at the back of the palate. Tasted: November 2018."

93-95 points William Kelley (Wine Advocate): "The 2017 Chevalier-Montrachet Grand Cru offers up aromas of lemon oil, pastry cream, white flowers, crushed rocks and mandarin. On the palate, it's medium to full-bodied, with excellent concentration, chalky extract and juicy acids that lend the wine lovely precision, concluding with a pure, tongue-tingling finish. This is very promising and will be well worth seeking out. (Jan 2019)"

94 points Wine Spectator: "Tension charges the lemon, butterscotch, apple pie and mineral flavors. The structure is racy and steely, with vivid acidity and light tannins for support. Best from 2021 through 2032. 60 cases imported. (5/8/19)"

Bill Nanson (Burgundy Report): "2.30 from the 4 terraces, now assembled, completing elevage in tank. More complicated – we have 2.3 ha in the 4 terraces. Extra-bright nose, grapefruit and citrus. Volume like the Charlemagne but more open perhaps an even a larger space. Beautifully textured, some layering of finishing – this year the finish is greater here – bravo! (11/16/18)"
Product SKU 334036
Producer Bouchard
Country France
Region Burgundy
SubRegion Côtes de Beaune
Appellation Puligny-Montrachet
Varietal Chardonnay
Designation Grand Cru
Vintage 2017
Size 750ml
Color White
ABV 13.8%
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