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2004 Domaine Michel Niellon Chassagne-Montrachet 1er Cru Les Vergers
Chardonnay
- France
- Burgundy
- Côte de Beaune
- Chassagne-Montrachet 1er Cru
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Community Tasting Notes 7
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acyso wrote: 60 points
August 1, 2021 - No obvious flaw here -- not premoxed, not corked, not heat-damaged. But this is as godawful as it comes. Undrinkably bitter from the oak. On the same level as Marcassin: it's that bad. But unlike Marcassin, this doesn't even have the oily/buttery texture to counteract the harshness. No acidity either, which is extra surprising for the vintage. Slightly rotten on the finish too. Disjoint and alcoholic. Down the sink.
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brooklynguy Likes this wine:
October 19, 2016 - Very good. The color is deep yellow and the wine shows some caramel notes but it is not oxidized at all, and in fact the aromas are fresh and airy, especially with a half hour open. Has richness of fruit and although there is plenty of flesh, the wine feels energetic and focused. The minerality is not terribly pronounced. Delicious and satisfying, if not terribly complicated. Agree wit one drinker who said that this is one to get into now, not a ot of upside in cellaring further.
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Edclr Likes this wine: 92 points
January 14, 2014 - Starting it's slow fade…but still very good
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Burgundy Al wrote: 93 points
October 23, 2012 - Birthday Dinner (Yusho - Chicago IL): Rich aromas of apple and pear with a slightly sweet, spiced character. Great textures, great energy from start-to-finish. Pops on finish. Very impressive for its level.
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Pinotnut wrote: 93 points
May 1, 2012 - Great acidity, beautiful balance, lovely Chassagne.
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By Allen Meadows
3rd Quarter, 2006, Issue #23 (link)(Domaine Michel Niellon Chassagne-Montrachet Les Vergers 1er Cru White) Subscribe to see review text.
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By John Gilman
Jan/Feb 2006, Issue #1, 2004 Burgundy Vintage(Michel Niellon Chassagne-Montrachet “Vergers”) Subscribe to see review text.
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By Stephen Tanzer
September/October 2005, IWC Issue #122 (link)(Domaine Michel Niellon Chassagne Montrachet Les Vergers) Subscribe to see review text.
Wine Definition
- Vintage 2004
- Type White
- Producer Domaine Michel Niellon
- Varietal Chardonnay
- Designation n/a
- Vineyard Les Vergers
- Country France
- Region Burgundy
- SubRegion Côte de Beaune
- Appellation Chassagne-Montrachet 1er Cru
Community Holdings
- Pending Delivery 0 (0%)
- In Cellars 146 (68%)
- Consumed 68 (32%)
Food Pairing
No food pairings available.
Who Likes This Wine
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- VarietyChardonnay
- CountryFrance
- RegionBurgundy
- SubRegionCôte de Beaune
- AppellationChassagne-Montrachet 1er Cru
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