96POINTS
18½/20
Domaine Bouchard Père & Fils Chevalier Montrachet Grand Cru 2008
Puligny Montrachet, Côte de Beaune, Côte d'Or, Burgundy, FranceCitrus, honey, nutty, toasty, vanilla, peach pit, melon, anise and pear aromas. Round, rich, full and long with very good acidity and concentration. Huge waxy, citrus, green apple, butter, vanilla, honey, mineral flavours with a hint of guava and pineapple. Outstanding finesse and intensity with great acidity and delicacy yet the ability to age 20 years. Some 500 cases for the world explains the price.Tasted: 06 December 2011Tasted by: Stuart TobePrices:BC | $349.00 | 750ml | specialty listing |
Grape: ChardonnayCSPC: 182014UPC: 3337690077928