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2016 Meursault les Perrieres
By Domaine des Comtes Lafon
The 2014 Chevalier Montrachet from Domaine Leflaive, Burgundy, France
Traversing through the tapestry of Burgundy's grand crus, one is oft rewarded with expressions of chardonnay that defy the bounds of language. Among such treasures, the 2014 Chevalier Montrachet from Domaine Leflaive asserts its pedigree with poised distinction. This particular year encapsulates the harmonious battle between man and nature, culminating in a vintage that resonates with a purist's reverence for terroir and technique.
Precision, Poise and Elevated Pedigree
Domaine Leflaive's mastery over their organic and biodynamic practices was tested by the climatic pendulum of 2014. The season's late hailstorms and an unseasonably warm August provided a stage for this remarkable plot of vine to demonstrate its resilience. What emerged from these trials was nothing short of alchemy – the 2014 vintage articulates a precision of flavour that investors and connoisseurs alike can delight in, reveling in its ambient potential.
Anchored in Elegance: The 2014 Vintage Defined
Within the crystal-clear golden hue of this Chevalier Montrachet lies an elegy to the balance of 2014 – robust yet deftly controlled stone fruit aromatics interlace with a tight-knit minerality characteristic of the appellation. Waves of toasted brioche and almond encapsulate the palate with an understated opulence that finds its acme in a finish defined by its length and complex invocations of spice and oak. For those invested in finding liquid treasure, this iteration is an assertive whisper that thrums with vitality years after its conception.
The vintage provenance is no footnote here; those who seek to add a multifaceted cornerstone to their wine portfolio would find the 2014 Chevalier Montrachet from Domaine Leflaive an inspired choice. Its intricate layers are poised for evolution, offering a journey through nuances that only time can unfold.
In Summary: A Vintage ValorInvestor's Companion
In conclusion, the 2014 Chevalier Montrachet from Domaine Leflaive embodies an investment opportunity steeped in liquid lore. It stands as an articulate investment-worthy envoy from a prestigious Burgundian lineage, weaving together a narrative of climate and craft that will continue to enchant palates for decades to come.
Market price (CAD)
$8,870.00
12x75cl
Highest score
92
POP score
444.17
Scores and tasting notes
The 2016 Meursault 1er Cru les Perrieres manages to retain the stoniness, the sense of the earth that Perrières should convey—well defined, nicely focused with a subtle marmalade tang developing in the glass. The palate is well balanced with a fine bead of acidity, gentle and refined, maybe not quite delivering the mineralité of the best vintages but certainly long and tender in the mouth. I think this has more to give, even if I doubt it will reach the heady heights of the 2014.
Neal Martin - The Wine Advocate, 29 December 2017