1996 Domaine Michel Colin-Deleger et Fils Chassagne-Montrachet Les Chenevottes 1er Cru

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Score 91/100 · Drink 1999-2004, Pierre Rovani, Feb 1998

Produced from vines planted in 1929, the Chassagne-Montrachet Les Chenevottes reveals stones, minerals and sweetened tea on the nose followed by a lively, exciting, silky, medium-bodied, and well-focused core of concentrated chalk, rock dust and earthy flavors. It is the only one of Colin's 1996 offerings where I preferred the 1995 version. Anticipated maturity: 1999-2004. 1996 was a spectacular year for Colin's wines. The bright, bracing, focus-providing acidity that characterizes the vintage married magnificently well with his trademark plump, ripe, rich, and concentrated wine style. Importers: Kermit Lynch Wine Merchant, Berkeley, CA; tel (510) 524-1524; Seagram Chateau & Estate Wines Company, New York, NY; tel (212) 572-7725; Robert Chadderdon Selections, New York, NY; (212) 757-8185.

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91/100

Stephen Tanzer, Vinous

91
91/100

Pierre Rovani

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91 points
Stephen Tanzer, Vinous
Score 91/100 · Stephen Tanzer, Vinous

Highly aromatic nose of lime, mint and flowers, plus a distinctly oily quality. Fat, rich and layered; a step up in concentration from the above. Shows impressive palate presence. Finishes long and strong. I tend to prefer the style of the Remilly, but this is strong.

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Michel Colin-Deleger
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