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2011 Domaine Michel Niellon Chassagne-Montrachet Les Champgains

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Latest Sale Price

April 23, 2023 - $66

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RATINGS

92Wine Spectator

This hints at petrol, but lies more on the fruit side, sporting peach, apple and lemon verbena flavors. Harmonious and graceful, this lingers with a mineral note and a juicy impression.

91Vinous / IWC

It has lovely weight, richness and breadth in a pliant, expressive style..it also retains plenty of balancing minerality and acidity.

91Stephen Tanzer

Sappy, pure and lively in the mouth, with lovely perfume to the penetrating flavors of peach, flowers and wild herbs. Finishes fresh and persistent.

REGION

France, Burgundy, Côte d'Or, Côte de Beaune, Chassagne-Montrachet, Les Champs Gains

Les Champs Gains is an 11-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.