In the glass
Aroma: citrus, white flower, hazelnut, mineral
Palate: lemon, brioche, chalk, saline
Leflaive's flagship grand cru: taut, mineral and citrussy, with white flowers and a saline, persistent finish.
What it pairs with
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Roast turbot in beurre blanc
A rich grand-cru white carries the firm white fish and its buttery sauce without being overwhelmed. -
Quenelle de brochet sauce Nantua
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The dumpling's creamy crayfish sauce meets a taut white Burgundy that cuts the richness and lifts the shellfish. -
Aged Comte
Nutty alpine cheese amplifies a mature Chardonnay's hazelnut and brown-butter notes.
How to serve Chevalier-Montrachet Grand Cru
Allow 35 minutes from open to pour.
- Open and decant. Open 30 minutes before serving and pour into a decanter to aerate.
- Serve at 10-12°C. Cellar temperature (10-12°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
- Glassware. Use a medium-sized white-wine glass: the bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
- Pair with. Roast turbot in beurre blanc, Quenelle de brochet sauce Nantua, Aged Comte. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
History
Chevalier-Montrachet is the heart of the Leflaive grand cru range and one of white Burgundy's icons.
- 1955 — Chevalier holdings established
Facts
- Producer
- Domaine Leflaive
- Grapes
- Chardonnay (100%)
- Classification
- Grand Cru (Cote de Beaune, AOC)
- Oak
- Around 12 to 18 months in French oak, part new
- ABV
- 13.5%
- Price
- EUR 600 to 1400 at retail
- Drinking window
- 10-30 from vintage
- First vintage
- 1955
Scores
- Vinous 96 (2019 vintage, reviewed 2022)
Frequently asked about Chevalier-Montrachet Grand Cru
What does Chevalier-Montrachet Grand Cru taste like?
On the nose, citrus, white flower, hazelnut, mineral. On the palate, lemon, brioche, chalk, saline. Structurally full-bodied, high acidity with a long finish. Leflaive's flagship grand cru: taut, mineral and citrussy, with white flowers and a saline, persistent finish.
When should I drink Chevalier-Montrachet Grand Cru?
Drink 10-30 from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.
What food pairs with Chevalier-Montrachet Grand Cru?
Roast turbot in beurre blanc is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Quenelle de brochet sauce Nantua and Aged Comte. A rich grand-cru white carries the firm white fish and its buttery sauce without being overwhelmed.
What grapes are in Chevalier-Montrachet Grand Cru?
The blend is Chardonnay (100%). The wine is classified as Grand Cru (Cote de Beaune, AOC).