Domaine Michel Niellon

Les Vergers Chassagne-Montrachet 1er Cru Chardonnay

9.288 ratings
9.238 pro ratings
Chassagne-Montrachet, Côte de Beaune, Burgundy, France
Chardonnay
Duck, Shellfish, Goose, Mushrooms, Manchego & Parmesan, Game, Pork, Squash & Root Vegetables, Chicken, Turkey, Cheddar & Gruyere, Meaty & Oily Fish, White Fish, Shellfish, Crab & Lobster, Cream Sauces
Top Notes For
Mike Saviage

Off the Frasca list in Boulder. Light gold, heavy in the glass. Petrol nose, in a good way. Also notes of pit fruit, lemon creme, river stone and some spice. In the mouth, rich fruit and good but not overpowering acidity. Had the Somm put this in a decanter an hour before we touched it. The last sip hours later was the best. Improved and grew more complex. Reminded me of a young Coche. Really good showing for a young burg.

Off the Frasca list in Boulder. Light gold, heavy in the glass. Petrol nose, in a good way. Also notes of pit fruit, lemon creme, river stone and some spice. In the mouth, rich fruit and good but not overpowering acidity. Had the Somm put this in a decanter an hour before we touched it. The last sip hours later was the best. Improved and grew more complex. Reminded me of a young Coche. Really good showing for a young burg.

Feb 28th, 2020
Becky George

Winemaker Kelly Fleming Wines

9.4

Still super young but very delicious. Racy, lemony, vibrant but also plenty of viscosity on the mid palate to keep you coming back for more.

Still super young but very delicious. Racy, lemony, vibrant but also plenty of viscosity on the mid palate to keep you coming back for more.

Jan 12th, 2018
Mike Saviage

Med gold. Heavy in the glass. Beautiful nose of apricot, lemon, Asian spice and stone. Rich and round in the mouth. Glycerol. Maybe a slight bit advanced for an 04 but it means this is in a good drinking window right now. Outperformed expectations

Med gold. Heavy in the glass. Beautiful nose of apricot, lemon, Asian spice and stone. Rich and round in the mouth. Glycerol. Maybe a slight bit advanced for an 04 but it means this is in a good drinking window right now. Outperformed expectations

Aug 26th, 2016
Yoon Ha

Master Sommelier/Wine Director Benu

8.8

Nice to see a change in the sulphur regimen.

Nice to see a change in the sulphur regimen.

Jun 16th, 2016
Bethany D'Meza

Best bottle yet... clean and pure

Best bottle yet... clean and pure

May 1st, 2016
Bethany D'Meza

Tasty been drinking over 2 days.... at first a drinking wine but as it sits a more complex wine. Acidity is in a good place... apply lime minerality

Tasty been drinking over 2 days.... at first a drinking wine but as it sits a more complex wine. Acidity is in a good place... apply lime minerality

Mar 14th, 2016
Max Coane

Its like marry it off your last daughter. You're proud to see her go to someone you respect but at the same time you wish she would never leave. What epic Chardonnay.

Its like marry it off your last daughter. You're proud to see her go to someone you respect but at the same time you wish she would never leave. What epic Chardonnay.

Mar 13th, 2016
David T

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

9.1

Macerated brown pear, lemon/lime juice, underripe green apple, pineapple juice, dry crushed rocks, good chalkiness, acidity and finish.

Macerated brown pear, lemon/lime juice, underripe green apple, pineapple juice, dry crushed rocks, good chalkiness, acidity and finish.

Feb 27th, 2016
Bethany D'Meza

Something was off about this bottle... cork fell in... was a bit to lemony never evolved... so different from the past ones we've had... hopefully tomorrow is different

Something was off about this bottle... cork fell in... was a bit to lemony never evolved... so different from the past ones we've had... hopefully tomorrow is different

Dec 13th, 2015
Bethany D'Meza

Delicious bottle of niellon...limes, acidity with great freshness

Delicious bottle of niellon...limes, acidity with great freshness

Sep 6th, 2015