As one might reasonably expect this is notably more elegant with its pure airy and highly complex nose of acacia stone citrus and discreet wood influence. The racy intense and almost painfully intense flavors possess crystalline transparency as well as plenty of that wonderful underlying tension that imparts a real sense of vibrancy onto the driving long and linear finish. This is one classy wine and should prove to be remarkably long-lived within the context of the vintage. Don't miss!

The 2009 Chevalier-Montrachet is all about seductiveness. It is one of the more subdued classy wines in the lineup. Sweet perfumed and cashmere-like on the palate the Chevalier requires considerable attention from the taster but it will repay that attention in spades. This is totally sublime and flat-out dazzling. Anticipated maturity: 2016+.