Chevalier-Montrachet, 1991, Domaine Leflaive

The third and last grand cru in the line up of 1991 Leflaives. And what a finish it was. Briljant greengolden colour, perfect clarity. Intensely concentrated minerally nose, touch of wood. Totally different from the Batard-Montrachet. If Batard was hedonistic, this one would be staggeringly minerally. Terroir resounding in every detail of the taste and aftertaste. Wonderfull intensity, even for this lighter vintage. A hammering burgundy, perfection for a terroiriste. This one stole my heart.

Tasted November 1994 at a personally organized 1991 Leflaive tasting.