2022 Domaine Michel Niellon Chassagne-Montrachet 1er Cru Clos Saint-Jean [V93][BH92][JM91]

Producer: Domaine Michel Niellon   
Region: Chassagne-Montrachet, Burgundy, France  
Varietal: Chardonnay  
Year: 2022   

Vinous, 93 Points 

"The 2022 Chassagne-Montrachet Clos Saint-Jean 1er Cru is more reticent on the nose at the moment, giving little away compared with the preceding Champ Gain. Walnut and praline eventually peek from behind the curtains. The palate is very well-balanced with a fine thread of acidity, lightly spiced and slightly chalky in texture, kicking on nicely towards its lemongrass-tinged finish. Recommended." 

Burghound, 92 Points 

"Note: from a total of .52 ha of vines planted in the lieux-dits of Chassagne du Clos St. Jean and Rebichets. This is presently firmly reduced and revealing little so be sure to give it some air if you plan to open a bottle in the next year or so. Otherwise, the rich and generously proportioned medium-bodied flavors possess more power if not quite the same refinement on the impressively long, firm and well-balanced finale. This is worth a look provided it is given at least a few years of bottle aging.*Burghound Outstanding!*" 

Jasper Morris, 91 Points 

"Fresh clear pale colour. The nose has less character than my favourites in the line-up. Takes a little time, then more emerges. There is something of a steely backbone, this is nicely made but I pine for pinot in this vineyard. Well balanced. Drink from 2027-2032."  

Alcohol: 13.5% 

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