Bouchard Pere et Fils, La Cabotte 2016
Bouchard Pere et Fils, La Cabotte 2016
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From a prized 0.21-hectare parcel within the Chevalier-Montrachet Grand Cru, this exceptional Chardonnay combines richness with remarkable precision. White flowers, ripe citrus and fine minerality lead into a long, elegant finish.
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Score 92/94
The 2016 Chevalier-Montrachet La Cabotte Grand Cru has a similar bouquet to the regular Chevalier-Montrachet this year, albeit with a subtle oyster shell scent that surfaces with time. The palate is very poised and a little nuttier and more saline than the regular bottling, although for me it does not quite deliver the same precision right on the finish. It is a bit broody at the moment and maybe closer in style to the Montrachet. Three barrels produced (since the vines were less affected by frost).
