Alain Chavy Chevalier Montrachet Grand Cru 2019

Alain Chavy Chevalier Montrachet Grand Cru 2019

a wine that could be approached on the earlier side

Here too the middle weight flavors possess a highly seductive texture thanks to the velvety mouth feel that continues onto the serious

As pretty as this is on the nose and mid-palate

There is good muscle and punch to the broad-shouldered and attractively textured flavors that conclude in a firm and mildly austere finish that delivers excellent persistence

There is once again an appealing sense of energy to the lighter weight flavors that deliver solid punch and persistence on the balanced finish

The broad finish lets a hazelnut note linger

an aroma of pen ink

This is austere but not really rustic and should amply reward mid to long-term cellaring

which is to say after 7 to 8 years

lavender and sandalwood hints

with extraordinary concentration

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