Domaine Michel Niellon – Chevalier-Montrachet Grand Cru 2015 – Burgundy France

Domaine Michel Niellon Chevalier-Montrachet Grand Cru 2015 captures the generosity of a warm Burgundy vintage while preserving the elegance and mineral definition that make Chevalier-Montrachet legendary. Rich, expressive, and beautifully balanced, it is a Grand Cru built for long-term aging.

🍷 At a Glance

• Grape: 100% Chardonnay
• Region: Chevalier-Montrachet Grand Cru, Burgundy, France
• Vintage: 2015
• Style: Full-bodied, dry white wine

👃 Tasting Notes & Experience

• Body: Rich and expansive
• Fruit: Preserved lemon, citrus, orchard fruit
• Savory: Pastry cream, beeswax, toasted nuts
• Structure: Concentrated, textured, persistent finish

The 2015 vintage delivers remarkable depth and generosity, balancing ripe fruit with impressive tension. Layers of citrus, pastry cream, and nutty complexity unfold across a broad palate, while the vineyard’s mineral backbone maintains freshness and precision through the long finish.

❤️ Why We Love It

• Exceptional Grand Cru site with worldwide collector demand
• Warm-vintage richness balanced by classic Chevalier-Montrachet structure
• Produced in extremely limited quantities by Domaine Michel Niellon

🍽️ Food Pairing Ideas

• Lobster thermidor
• Seared scallops with brown butter
• Roasted poultry with truffle sauce
• Aged Gruyère or Comté

👤 Who This Wine Is For

✓ Collectors of top white Burgundy
✓ Fans of rich, age-worthy Chardonnay
✓ Drinkers seeking both power and finesse
✕ Not ideal if you prefer crisp, lightweight white wines

94 Points – The Wine Advocate