This is a like a wave that rolls over your palate with dried apples, stones, minerals and hints of caramel. So dense and beautiful. Flavorful, intense yet boasting a pinpoint palate. Savory, decadent finish. Drinkable now but built for the long term.

The 2014 Chevalier-Montrachet Grand Cru has an enticing, subtle bouquet, timid at first but soon finding its voice and developing attractive citrus peel, yuzu and tinned apricot scents all struck through with tangible mineral tones. The palate is well balanced with impressive weight in the mouth. It never lets everything go, preferring to remain linear and maintain precision, gently fanning out towards the finish with a pinch of white pepper and vibrant citrus fruit. This is a very well-crafted Chevalier-Montrachet that is imbued with a sense of joie-de-vivre. - Neal Martin

The flavors here are slightly candied, with butterscotch, lemon drop, peach and pastry notes. Bright and long, with sweet baking spice notes dominating the finish for now. Shows terrific midpalate intensity, followed by a subtle aftertaste. Best from 2018 through 2028. — B.S.