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Structure
Drinking window
Latest scored vintage 2019: best 2029 to 2049.
vintage10 yrs30 yrs32 yrs
Critic scores
| Critic | Vintage | Score |
|---|---|---|
| Vinous reviewed 2022 | 2019 | 96/100 |
Scores as published by each critic for the vintage shown.
In the glass
Aroma: citrus, hazelnut, white flower, mineral
Palate: lemon, brioche, chalk, saline
A Chevalier-Montrachet Grand Cru from Jadot's Les Demoiselles parcel acquired in 1991, intense and saline with citrus, hazelnut and a long, mineral 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. -
Poulet de Bresse a la creme
The prized Bresse chicken in cream sauce mirrors a barrel-aged Meursault's weight and nut-and-butter palate. -
Aged Comte
Nutty alpine cheese amplifies a mature Chardonnay's hazelnut and brown-butter notes.
How to serve Chevalier-Montrachet Grand Cru Les Demoiselles
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, Poulet de Bresse a la creme, Aged Comte. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
History
Les Demoiselles is a tiny, prized parcel of Chevalier-Montrachet in the Jadot range.
- 1859: Maison Louis Jadot founded
- 1991: Demoiselles parcel acquired
Facts
- Producer
- Maison Louis Jadot · visiting guide
- Grapes
- Chardonnay (100%)
- Classification
- Grand Cru (Cote de Beaune, AOC)
- Oak
- Around 18 months in French oak, part new
- ABV
- 13.5%
- Price
- EUR 500 to 1200 at retail
- Drinking window
- 10-30 from vintage
- First vintage
- 1991
Frequently asked about Chevalier-Montrachet Grand Cru Les Demoiselles
What does Chevalier-Montrachet Grand Cru Les Demoiselles taste like?
On the nose, citrus, hazelnut, white flower, mineral. On the palate, lemon, brioche, chalk, saline. Structurally full-bodied, high acidity with a long finish. A Chevalier-Montrachet Grand Cru from Jadot's Les Demoiselles parcel acquired in 1991, intense and saline with citrus, hazelnut and a long, mineral finish.
When should I drink Chevalier-Montrachet Grand Cru Les Demoiselles?
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 Les Demoiselles?
Roast turbot in beurre blanc is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Poulet de Bresse a la creme 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 Les Demoiselles?
The blend is Chardonnay (100%). The wine is classified as Grand Cru (Cote de Beaune, AOC).
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