Chevalier Montrachet 1989 Michel Niellon (3 BT)

Chevalier Montrachet 1989

Michel Niellon

Côte de Beaune, Grand Cru

Good levels, labels soiled and slightly marked; Bons niveaux, étiquettes sales et légèrement marquées

Last drunk in 2013 and an absolute lesson in breed, beauty and balance. Huge flavour, limey fascination, utter youth and a long, long finish. Makes one yearn for the top white Burgundies of old! Serena Sutcliffe, MW

3 bts (cn)

Starting with Roumier and finishing with Vega Sicilia, travelling through the brilliant vineyards of Europe, this private collection with a specific interest in Burgundy, was amassed over 6 decades by a passionate collector with an enormous appreciation of the world’s very best wines far ahead of its time in its discerning taste. There is a distinct focus on the 1980’s with a plethora of Burgundy with a wonderful array of illustrious Domaine from Georges Roumier, Georges Mugneret, Michel Niellon, Comtes Lafon, Hubert de Montille and rarely seen – but a kept secret – Michel Gaunoux. The vast majority of these brilliant wines were purchased directly decades ago at the properties and were safely stored in an immaculate, air-conditioned cellar

LYING AT HILLEBRAND BEAUNE, Offered Duty Paid