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1996 Verget Chassagne-Montrachet La Romanee

WA 94-97

ST 94

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September 19, 2021 - $76

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1996 Verget Chassagne-Montrachet La Romanee, 750ml

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94-97The Wine Advocate

..flowers, liquid minerals, anise, sweet citrus fruits, and oak spices can be found in this..complex, and profound offering. After literally a minute, I still could feel and taste this wine's presence in my mouth. Wow!

94Stephen Tanzer

High-pitched, tangy aromas of lime, pear and toasted almond. Palate-saturating, thick fruit offers great concentration and clarity of flavor. Lime and fresh herb notes give the wine great freshness. Here the superb sweetness...

REGION

France, Burgundy, Côte d'Or, Côte de Beaune, Chassagne-Montrachet, La Romanee

La Romanee is a 10-acre Premier Cru vineyard in Chassagne-Montrachet in Burgundy’s Cote de Beaune. It is one of 51 Premier Crus in the appellation and it lies between 250 and 300 meters. The vineyard faces southeast. Robert M. Parker Jr. has written that “Chassagne-Montrachet is a treasure trove for outstanding Premier Cru vineyards. In fact, certain Premiers Crus…often achieve Grand Cru status in quality if not in name.”

TYPE

White Wine, Chardonnay, 1er (Premier) Cru

This white variety originated in Burgundy, but is now grown around the world. Its flexibility to thrive in many regions translates to wide flavor profile in the market. Chardonnay is commonly used in making Champagne and sparkling wines.