Chevalier-Montrachet Les Demoiselles Grand Cru 2014
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France / Burgundy
This very small Grand Cru is located in the south of the Côte de Beaune, at the top of the slope where Puligny-Montrachet and Chassagne-Montrachet meet. The subsoil here is very chalky with many stones, well drained, and quite sunny, with a south/southeast exposure. The wine is fermented and matured for 15 to 18 months in oak barrels.
95 Points
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2014 vintage
93 Points
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2014 vintage
Harvest Note
2014 was a year for excellent, balanced whites as the season began and ended strongly. The dry, warm weather was instrumental in advancing the development of the vines. Due to this, flowering began early and conditions in the area were dry until the end of June. On June 28th, hailstorms moved throughout the region, reducing yields in Meursault, Volnay, Pommard, and Beaune. In September, fine weather returned and the harvest was able to begin on the 12th. Despite the hailstorm, quantities were higher than they had been for the past few years.
Tasting Note
This Grand Cru is produced in limited quantities, and sometimes equals or surpasses the great Chardonnay Grand Cru Le Montrachet in its concentration and complexity. It offers a profound fragrance of toast, honey and white fruit. It is full-bodied and powerful, with a long finish. Made to age, this wine will develop in the bottle for 15 to 20 years.
Technical Data
GRAPES: 100% Chardonnay
PH: 3.15
ACIDITY: 3.95 g/l
ABV: 13.65%
AGING: 15 - 18 months in French oak
Unique Selling Points
- A historic Jadot property acquired in the 18th century
- A refined and singular white Burgundy
- One of the most collectable of the Jadot Grand Crus
"My aim is to craft enchanting wines that taste of the great diversity of Burgundy."
Frederic Barnier, Winemaker
About the Grape
Chardonnay
Though it has a distinctive profile, Chardonnay reflects other factors such as soil composition and vinification technique. Chardonnay is a reliable, hardy and prolific vine whose only real vulnerabilities are frost and uneven development of fruit.
