Chevalier-Montrachet Grand Cru Chardonnay

Corked? A light whiff. Great color and acidity. Dazzling lemon streak and balance. A hint of grapefruit and steely. I think it not corked with time in glass. A bit of funk maybe. Very good. Slight petrol

bright and sharp. Lemon and slate. Dazzling and pretty

Corked! Nooooooooooo..

Corked. How many ways can this disappoint.

Great zesty nose of intense lemon oil, and some lifted minerality. The palate is focused and racy with deep citrus and seashells. This goes on and on, and is really lovely

Classic Leflaive reductive style.
Due to the vintage I doubt this will ever truly shine but decanting for 2+ hours certainly won't hurt it.

Absolutely singing!

Splash decanted but still hanging on to its sulphur. Still pretty great.

Elegant focused

More or less the same aspect as the Pucelles, medium gold in colour . A lot more reserved and younger on the nose , more linear and mineral , seashell, light lemon and some white flowers . This is discreet , at least on the nose , on the palate however this is intense but linear and focused , with a touch of lemon oil , but mostly chalky mineral , seashell notes , long vibrant length . Really fresh and vital though there is good mouthfeel , just a hint of toastiness on the finish . Long and fine , fresh and still young . From now and over the next 5- 10 years . Also a late release from the domaine , with wax capsule and Diam cork.