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"Marc
Morey is one of the finest producers in the village of Chassagne-Montrachet. In
top vintages his wines reveal excellent to outstanding concentration, creamy,
honeyed textures, and a style not far removed from one of the great masters of
white Burgundy, Michel Niellon. ... Due to the efforts of Bernard Mollard, Marc
Morey's son-in-law and this domain's director, this estate has made more
progress than any other in Chassagne-Montrachet. I first noticed the changes
taking place in the 1992 vintage and am ecstatic to report that the overall
quality continues to increase. Mollard is convinced that low yields are the key
to making great wines; therefore he prunes his vines remorselessly throughout
the year. Mollard ages his wines in only 30% new oak ... and they handle it
beautifully. " Robert Parker
Batard Montrachet
2000???????
$149.99??????? very
limited
1999???????
$162.99??????? very
limited
"Vibrant, multidimensional aromas of lime, flowers and charry oak. Big,
rich, thick and sweet; a powerful, chewy, honeyed wine that not at all rustic in
its youth. Finishes fleshy and very long. The 2000 is even higher in sugar (14%,
compared to 13.6% here), but today I find more sweetness and power in this '99. 92
Steve Tanzer, International Wine Cellar 9/10-01
"The 1999 Batard-Montrachet reveals loads of super-ripe yellow/white fruits
and nuts in its aromatics. Light to medium-bodied and well-made, it has
excellent depth to its oily-textured character. Poached pears, ripe Red
Delicious apples, and hints of apricots can be discerned in its flavorful
character. Drink it over the next 7 years." Robert Parker, The Wine
Advocate #133
Puligny Montrachet les
Pucelles
1999??????? $89.99???????
very limited
1998???????
$89.99??????? very
limited
Chassagne Montrachet
Caillerets
2000???????
$57.99???????
limited
"White flowers, mint and spicy oak on the nose; purer than
the Morgeots. Shows more verve on entry, then moderate depth of floral, minty
and spicy flavors. Finishes with good length." Steve Tanzer, International
Wine Cellar 9/10-02
1998??????? $59.99???????
very limited
Chassagne Montrachet
Chenevottes
2000???????
$54.99??????? available
"Lime, apple, mint and stone on the nose. Round and moderately intense,
with a perfumed flavor of flower blossom. In an easy style and very accessible
already." Steve Tanzer, International Wine Cellar 9/10-02
1999???????
$56.99???????
limited
1998???????
$57.99???????
limited
"Leesy, smoky-oaky nose. Fat, soft and fairly deep, with ripe peach and
apricot flavors. Ripe and persistent. Will make satisfying early drinking. 87-90
Steve Tanzer, International Wine Cellar 9/10-99
"Deep yellow Chardonnay, showing nice dried fruit, honey, apple, pear and
lemon. Full-bodied and ripe, this is delicious all the way to the succulent
finish. Drink now through 2005. 580 cases made." 90 The Wine
Spectator 10/15/00
Chassagne Montrachet Morgeots
2000???????
$57.99???????
limited
1999??????
$57.99???????
limited
"Fresh fruit aromas of apricot, ripe citrus, vanilla and oak char. Firmly
structured and intensely flavored; comes across as distinctly drier than most of
the other '99s at this address. A harder style of wine, but shows noteworthy
vivacity on the lingering back end. 87-90 Steve Tanzer,
International Wine Cellar 9/10-00
1998???????
$59.99???????
limited
"Intense herbal tea and stone aromas can be found in the 1998
Chassagne-Montrachet Morgeot's nose. It displays excellent concentration, depth,
power, and a plump, deep, white fruit-filled personality. This harmonious,
flavorful, and persistent wine will be at its best if drunk over the course of
the next 7 years." 90 Robert Parker, The Wine Advocate #128
"Low-toned aromas of roasted pit fruits, truffle, honey and oak.
Concentrated, dense and ripe; fruit flavors show a honeyed sweetness but are
nicely brightened by limey acidity. Solidly built for a '98. Finishes with good
persistence." Steve Tanzer, International Wine Cellar 9/10-00
Chassagne Montrachet les
Vergers
2000???????
$54.99??????? available
"Peach, lime and a spicy element on the nose. Round, supple and sweet, with
ripe pit fruit flavors. A consistent wine with good stuffing and length."
Steve Tanzer, International Wine Cellar 9/10-0
1999???????
$56.99???????
limited
"Hazelnuts and almonds can be found in the appealing aromatics of the 1999
Chassagne-Montrachet Les Vergers. Medium-bodied with excellent depth, fat, and
breadth, this lush stone, gravel, and pear-flavored wine also proposes a long,
supple finish. Anticipated maturity: now-2005."? Robert Parker, The
Wine Advocate #133
"Apricot, honeysuckle, truffle and vanillin oak on the ripe nose; could use
a bit more verve. Fat and dense, with citrus flavors contributing to an
impression of spine. Rather oaky on the end, but more consistent and persistent
than the Chenevottes. 87-90 Steve Tanzer, International Wine
Cellar 9/10-00
1998???????
$57.99???????
limited
"Lime blossom, fresh pear and spicy oak on the nose. Clean, fresh flavors
of lime and spicy oak; sound acids give this wine very good finesse and shape.
Shows a distinctly lighter touch than the Chenevottes. Finishes with good
persistence." Steve Tanzer, International Wine Cellar 9/10-00
Chassagne Montrachet en Virondots
2000???????
$54.99???? ?? limited
1999 ??????
$56.99?????? limited
"Sappy, vibrant aromas of lime, honeysuckle, mint, truffle and minerals.
Very intensely flavored, with the high-pitched citrus and mineral components and
the wine's firm acidity ("always higher than my other premier crus,"
notes Mollard) contributing to a very dry impression. Very youthful yet already
offers lovely inner-mouth perfume. Like the Caillerets, this wears its oak
gracefully. Finishes very subtle and long. 90-93 Steve Tanzer,
International Wine Cellar 9/10-00
1998?? ????
$57.99?? ???? limited
"Aromatically explosive nose combines lime, acacia flower, hawthorn,
truffle, and smoky oak. Spicy and light on its feet, with impeccably integrated
acids. Elegant and pure for the year, with an exhilarating floral lift. Quite
refined for the year, and very long on the back end." 91 Steve
Tanzer, International Wine Cellar 9/10-00
1997 ??????
$59.99???? ?? limited
"I loved the 1997 Chassagne-Montrachet Les Virondots each time I tasted it
(I've tried it on at least 6 occasions to date). It has a fresh, earthy,
white/red fruit, and gravel-scented nose. On the palate, creamy pears, apples,
and a gorgeously pure minerality can be found. It is medium-to-full-bodied,
tangy, silky, fresh, rich, and possesses a well-delineated and complex finish.
Projected maturity: now-2007." 90 Robert Parker, The Wine advocate
#123
"Lovely opulence but also delicious focus, with smoke, toast, vanilla bean
and ripe fruit flavors. Full-bodied, super-balanced, complex and layered with
personality, with a lingering, lime-spiked finish. Best from 2001 through 2005.
115 cases made." 92 The Wine Spectator 9/30/99
Chassagne Montrachet
2000? ???? $39.99??????
very limited
1997? ?????
$36.99?? ???? very
limited
"Buttery, honeyed and lemony, it's
medium in body and vibrant in texture. Deftly oaked, fresh and fairly complex.
Best from 2001 through 2007. 80 cases made."
The Wine Spectator 9/30/99
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