Description
Domaine Michel Niellon ‘Clos de la Maltroie’ 1er Cru Chassagne Montrachet 2020
The Domaine Michel Niellon Chassagne-Montrachet Premier Cru Clos de la Maltroie appears a golden lemon yellow color in the glass. The nose reveals succulent notes of juicy peach, fresh pears, exotic fruits and bright citrus followed by concentrated flavors with great vibrancy and a lemon zest finish. Slightly firmer than the Champsgains.
Michel Niellon, who began working with his father Marcel in 1957, has crafted more than 50 vintages of extraordinary wines. From the original 4-hectare estate in Chassagne-Montrachet, Michel has built a notable reputation, creating rich, ripe premiers and grands crus white Burgundies as well as a small amount of excellent premier cru red. Today, three generations of the Niellon family currently work at the domaine. With the help of his son-in-law, Michel Coutoux, who joined him in 1991, Niellon has increased the estate’s production by buying new vineyards and building a larger winery. His grandson, Matthieu Bresson, also joined the winery, after graduating from La Lycée Viticole in Beaune. Each generation contributes their unique knowledge and expertise to create the finest wines.
100% Chardonnay sourced from 1.6 acres.
All wines are aged eight to nine months in 20 –30 percent new oak.
