Michel Niellon, Chevalier Montrachet Blanc Vintage:2022 the Cariad is a total

the Cariad is a total knock-out

as well as overflowing aromas and flavors of creme de cassis

Pinot Noir from Ay and Ambonnay in the Montagne de Reims

The explosive finish goes on and on

The palate is understated on the entry but then builds in the mouth with wonderful spice and black pepper infused black fruit that form the foundation of this Cos d’Estournel

Michel Niellon, Chevalier Montrachet Blanc Vintage:2022 the Cariad is a total(from a . 23 ha parcel of vines planted in 62 and 68). This too was quite heavily reduced and again I strongly recommend allowing this 30 minutes or so in a decanter first if youre going to crack a bottle young. The powerful and impressively concentrated broad shouldered flavors brim with both sappy dry extract as well as plenty of minerality that suffuses the wonderfully complex and persistent finish. I wouldnt describe this as a typical Niellon