Domaine Michel Niellon – Chevalier-Montrachet Grand Cru 2018 – Burgundy France

Domaine Michel Niellon Chevalier-Montrachet Grand Cru 2018 is a rare and highly sought-after Grand Cru Chardonnay from Burgundy. Combining the generosity of the 2018 vintage with the vineyard’s hallmark chalky minerality, it delivers remarkable depth, concentration, and precision.

🍷 At a Glance

• Grape: 100% Chardonnay
• Region: Chevalier-Montrachet Grand Cru, Burgundy, France
• Vintage: 2018
• Alcohol: 13.5% ABV
• Style: Full-bodied, dry white wine

👃 Tasting Notes & Experience

• Body: Full-bodied and mouthfilling
• Fruit: White peach, pear, mandarin, lemon cake
• Savory: Hazelnut, lime blossom, chalky minerality
• Structure: Rich texture, lively acidity, long mineral finish

The 2018 vintage combines generous fruit concentration with remarkable energy. Layers of orchard fruit, citrus, and subtle floral notes are supported by a powerful mineral backbone, creating a wine that is both opulent and remarkably precise.

❤️ Why We Love It

• One of Burgundy’s most prestigious white Grand Cru vineyards
• Produced in tiny quantities by a benchmark Chassagne-Montrachet estate
• Balances warm-vintage richness with striking mineral tension

🍽️ Food Pairing Ideas

• Lobster with beurre blanc
• Turbot or halibut with butter sauces
• Roast chicken with wild mushrooms
• Aged Alpine cheeses

👤 Who This Wine Is For

✓ Burgundy collectors and enthusiasts
✓ Lovers of powerful, mineral Chardonnay
✓ Drinkers seeking Grand Cru aging potential
✕ Not ideal if you prefer simple, easy-drinking white wines

97 Points – Wine Spectator
95 Points – The Wine Advocate
95 Points – Decanter