Niellon Chassagne Montrachet 1er Cru Clos St Jean 2020 (750ML)

94 WA / 93 BH

As was the case in 2017, the 2020 Chassagne-Montrachet 1er Cru Clos Saint-Jean has turned out especially well this year. Bursting with aromas of pear, freshly baked bread, orange oil and beeswax and framed by a deft touch of reduction, it's medium to full-bodied, ample and satiny, its fleshy core of fruit girdled by tangy acids.—William Kelley, The Wine Advocate

Note: from a total of .52 ha of vines planted in the lieux-dits of Chassagne du Clos St. Jean and Rebichets

Tasting note: A notably more restrained nose is both cool and pure with its combination of spiced pear, Granny Smith apples, lemon-lime and petrol aromas. There is impressive mid-palate density to the unusually powerful medium-bodied flavors that also conclude in a lemon-tinged and beautifully persistent finish. If I'm being picky, this bone-dry effort could use a bit more depth, but that should reasonably occur if allowed at least a few years of cellaring. Outstanding. –Allen Meadows, Burghound