2018 Bouchard Pere + Fils Chevalier Montrachet Grand Cru

The 2018 Chevalier-Montrachet La Cabotte Grand Cru is a terrific wine in the making, wafting from the glass with scents of crisp green pear, citrus oil, white flowers and blanched almonds. On the palate, it's full-bodied, racy and multidimensional, with terrific concentration, texture and structural tension, concluding with a long and penetrating finish. The Cabotte can almost match the amplitude and voluminousness of the Montrachet this year"and it's racier and more vibrant"so it gets my nod as Bouchard's finest white wine this year. Only four barrels were produced. Review Date: January 2020