Fichet's 2004 Les Chevalières is full of energy, and given its rather reductive character decanting is recommended. A nose of pain grillé, leesy autolysis, hazlenut and lemon oil burst from the glass, followed by a rich but searingly mineral and focussed palate impression. Serious stuff, and to paraphrase Jean-Philippe, once you pop you can't stop.
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Mid gold. A lightly buttered nose with a squeeze of lemon and a hint of nuttiness. Phenomenally rich and viscous texture, grand cru weight. Quite buttery, only moderate length, initially this is about the texture. With air overnight the texture lightens slightly and the complexity builds with a hint of confit pineapple, some lime and far more precision. Moderate length initially, this too lengthens with air overnight. Very impressive for what is only a village wine. First day in Chardonnays, the second in the bigger-bowled Montrachets. ****
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8/24/2019 - rlove wrote: flawed
Oxidized.
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5/14/2016 - Ajnate wrote:
Really lovely minerality. slightly floral nose with attractive flint elements. Stones, slight ugh notes of citrus on palate. really enjoyable.
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4/3/2015 - William Kelley Likes this wine: 93 Points
Fichet's 2004 Les Chevalières is full of energy, and given its rather reductive character decanting is recommended. A nose of pain grillé, leesy autolysis, hazlenut and lemon oil burst from the glass, followed by a rich but searingly mineral and focussed palate impression. Serious stuff, and to paraphrase Jean-Philippe, once you pop you can't stop.
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11/2/2013 - SimonG wrote: 92 Points
Mid gold. A lightly buttered nose with a squeeze of lemon and a hint of nuttiness. Phenomenally rich and viscous texture, grand cru weight. Quite buttery, only moderate length, initially this is about the texture. With air overnight the texture lightens slightly and the complexity builds with a hint of confit pineapple, some lime and far more precision. Moderate length initially, this too lengthens with air overnight. Very impressive for what is only a village wine. First day in Chardonnays, the second in the bigger-bowled Montrachets. ****
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2/24/2012 - Burgundy Al wrote: 91 Points
The Verticals at La Paulee de San Francisco (Westin St. Francis - San Francisco CA): Aromas of white flowers, lemon and lemon zest. Similar fruit on palate with modest spice. Good acidity and minerality, with a very elegant overall package. Moderate length. At its peak drinking drinking window now.
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