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Domaine Michel Niellon Chassagne-Montrachet 1er Cru les Chaumées Clos de La Truffiere 2022 75 cl
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Domaine Michel Niellon
#PROPERTY: History & Terroir
The history of Domaine Michel Niellon
Domaine Michel Niellon, based in Chassagne-Montrachet, Burgundy, was founded by Michel Niellon in the 1950s.
Now run by Michel Coutoux, it is famous for its top-quality white wines, and has earned a reputation for excellence thanks to carefully selected vineyards, including premier crus and grand crus. Under the direction of Michel Niellon, then his son Jean-Michel Niellon, the domaine maintains high standards, focusing on the authentic expression of terroir and Burgundian tradition.
Domaine Michel Niellon
Domaine Michel Niellon, Burgundy's gem of a vineyard, covers 7.5 hectares, with an emphasis on Chardonnay (2/3) and Pinot Noir (1/3).
The estate's wines, such as Bâtard-Montrachet, Chevalier-Montrachet and Vergers de Niellon, offer singular substance and rich unctuosity. Its bottles are distinguished by an almost oily viscosity, testifying to the estate's unique know-how and the natural richness of old, low-yielding vines.
Domaine Michel Niellon, owner of parcels in Chassagne and Puligny-Montrachet 1er Cru Champgains, offers cuvées with remarkable concentration, fullness and fatness, guaranteeing optimal ageing. Its reputation as a producer of exceptionally dense wines in the Côte-d'Or attracts connoisseurs, with bottles from the estate prized for their exceptional quality and honeyed opulence.
Domaine Michel Niellon terroir
The terroir of Domaine Michel Niellon, located in the Burgundy villages of Chassagne-Montrachet and Puligny-Montrachetis characterized by ideal conditions for growing Chardonnay, the region's emblematic grape variety.
The estate's vines flourish on slopes with favorable exposure, favoring optimal ripening of the grapes. The soils, composed of limestone and clay, contribute to the complexity of the wines by bringing distinct characteristics to the terroir.
The limited size of the plots and the constant quest for excellence define the domaine's philosophy, contributing to the rarity of its wines. Integrated vineyard management and manual harvesting are careful practices aimed at preserving the integrity of the fruit and fully expressing the potential of the terroir.
These extremely old vines, producing very low yields, offer a wine rich in natural glycerol, a characteristic to which we were no longer accustomed, even in the grand crus.
#DOMAINE WINES: Appellations and Cuvées
The appellations of Domaine Michel Niellon
Domaine Michel Niellon is renowned for its limited production of exceptional white wines, mainly Chardonnay-based.
Domaine Michel Niellon's appellations, including Chassagne-Montrachet and Puligny-Montrachetoffer exceptionally rare white wines, characterized by their concentration, fullness and ability to age well, perpetuating the great tradition of Burgundy wines.
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Domaine Michel Niellon wines
Red wines :
Chassagne-Montrachet
Chassagne-Montrachet 1er Cru Clos Saint-Jean
Chassagne-Montrachet 1er Cru Clos de la Maltroie Red
White: Bourgogne Chardonnay
Bourgogne Chardonnay
Chassagne-Montrachet
Chassagne-Montrachet 1er Cru Les Champgains
Chassagne-Montrachet 1er Cru Clos de la Maltroie White
Chassagne-Montrachet 1er Cru Les Vergers
Chassagne-Montrachet 1er Cru Les Chenevottes
Chassagne-Montrachet 1er Cru Les Chaumées Clos de la Truffière
Chevalier-Montrachet Grand Cru
Bâtard-Montrachet Grand Cru
Chassagne-Montrachet by Domaine Michel Niellon
A superb white wine made from 100% Chardonnay, this one offers a pleasantly toasty nose, a ripe, full-bodied palate, and rich fruit. Although it can be enjoyed young, we recommend a cellaring period of 4 to 5 years for it to reveal its full potential. This Chassagne-Montrachet from Domaine Michel Niellon is a prestige wine renowned for its exceptional quality, an unmissable discovery for lovers of white Burgundy and prestige wines.
Chassagne-Montrachet 1er cru Le Champgains from Domaine Michel Niellon
Develops a golden color with age, quickly revealing aromas dominated by notes of acacia and honey. The palate offers exceptional richness and remarkable amplitude. Although this prestigious wine can be enjoyed after four to five years in the cellar, it doesn't need a long ageing period to fully express its potential. Recognized for its exceptional quality, both in terms of its vineyard origins and what it produces, this wine is an essential discovery for lovers of prestige white Burgundy wines.
Chevalier-Montrachet from Domaine Michel Niellon
A rare white wine among Burgundy's elite, grown on the slopes of Chassagne-Montrachet. Made from old Chardonnay vines planted in limestone and clay soils, this wine benefits from very low yields, ensuring exceptional grape quality.
Vinification is carried out with meticulous care to preserve all the aromatic nuances and natural flavors of the grapes. Complexity and richness characterize Chevalier-Montrachet, with notes of dried fruit, honey and flowers on the palate, balanced by refreshing acidity.
On the finish, this wine reveals great length and remarkable aromatic complexity. After a year's ageing in oak barrels, Domaine Michel Niellon's Chevalier-Montrachet is bottled, ready for full maturation. Its ability to age for many years enables it to develop even more complex aromas over time.
The best vintages of Domaine Michel Niellon 2012, 2015, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021,2022
#IN BRIEF: Figures
Region: Burgundy
Surface area: 7.5 Hectares (2/3 Chardonnay and 1/3 Pinot Noir)
Red grape varieties : Pinot noir (100%)
White grape varieties : Chardonnay (100%)
Vine cultivation : Raisonnée