(94-97) A cool and markedly restrained nose only grudgingly reveals its notes of mineral reduction, essence of Granny Smith apples, acacia blossom and a lovely array of spice elements. The tightly wound and almost painfully intense middle weight plus flavors are stony to the point that the palate feel is akin to rolling small pebbles around in the mouth, all wrapped in an explosively long finish. This is an aristocratic Chevalier that somehow manages to gracefully combine overt power and a taut muscularity with Zen-like harmony. This too is a definite 'wow' wine.

A broad, powerful style, this retains a sense of elegance, displaying lemon cake, peach, honey and spice flavors. Gathers itself on the lingering finish, where a tactile feel emerges. The racy finish shows potential. Drink now through 2027. — B.S.

The Chevalier is the king of the cellar in 2016, wafting from the glass with a reserved bouquet of lime zest, citrus pith, chalky soil tones, white flowers and crème pâtissière. On the palate the wine is full-bodied but more tensile than the powerful Bâtard, with lovely vertical energy and greater depth and seriousness. Read more at https://www.decanter.com/wine-reviews/france/burgundy/domaine-leflaive-puligny-montrachet-chevalier-montrachet-16257#oRm66fstEv8gP0lm.99

(92-94) The 2016 Chevalier Montrachet Grand Cru, like the other of Leflaive’s grand crus, was affected by the frost. This takes time to open but eventually reveals some lovely yellow flower, flint and oyster shell aromas that gain intensity with aeration. The palate is understated on the entry with a fine bead of acidity, but maybe the Bâtard-Montrachet demonstrated a little more drive and nervosité. There is something sedate about this Chevalier-Montrachet, with a lovely touch of spice on the aftertaste. -Neal Martin