1994


From April to August, all the right conditions combined to ensure the vines' harmonious development; for Chardonnay, the first flowers appeared on 1 June. However, at the beginning of July, hail in Puligny-Montrachet damaged part of the harvest. The month continued with a very hot, sunny spell, favourable to an excellent change in the colour of the grapes. This advance in ripening enabled the accumulation of sugars in the grape berries, leading to a very ripe harvest in mid-September. During this month the weather was unpredictable and damp, with the development of several patches of noble rot. The harvest began on Monday 19 September at Domaine LEFLAIVE. The very ripe grands crus were harvested from the start, in order to preserve the wines' balance, freshness and ageing potential. The Villages and Bourgognes, harvested at the end, benefited from sunshine and excellent concentration. The wines are charming and tender, with racy aromas of white fruit and honey. This is a vintage to enjoy in its youth, but with sufficient balance to wait for it to age. These wines should be opened before the 1990s, 1992s and 1993s.


Chevalier-Montrachet


N° 18, Octobre-Novembre 1997 [Vertical] Grand Cru blanc, Chevalier-Montrachet 1994 *** In white, 1994 was a good vintage in Burgundy, though liveliness is lacking in most of the wines. Those situated at the top of the slope - as with Chevalier - on thin, arid terroirs, a bit cooler than down below and less exposed to grey rot (very active in 94), managed better. The nose is expressive and rich: honey, yellow fruit, almonds, vanilla and a discreet mineral touch. The palate continues in the same style: rich, fat and unctuous, with a slight lack of freshness all the same. "The 94s have the same structure as the 74s, which were good only after seven or eight years in bottle", says Pierre Morey, the cellar master. So......



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