### 2018 Philippe Colin Chevalier Montrachet [Chardonnay]
The 2018 Philippe Colin Chevalier Montrachet is a distinguished Chardonnay from the renowned Chevalier Montrachet sub-appellation in the Puligny Montrachet region of Cote de Beaune, Burgundy, France. Produced by Philippe Colin, this white wine is notable for its complexity and depth.
The wine has a substantial 14.0% alcohol content and is characterized by its pale yellow hue. It is a Grand Cru, indicating its high-quality and exceptional vineyard origins.
**Vinous** reviewer Neal Martin awarded the wine an impressive score of 96 points. Martin describes the wine as having a "kaleidoscopic nose" filled with "mineral-rich yellow fruit, chalk and apple blossom." He notes that the wine’s aromas come together wonderfully with aeration. On the palate, the wine is "beautifully balanced, quite powerful with real weight and density," and features "plenty of extract towards the finish." Martin adds that there is "just the right amount of bitterness to keep this edgy," rounding off his review by simply stating, "Excellent."
**Wine Spectator** also gave the wine high praise with a score of 95 points. Their review highlights the "lime blossom, peach, pear and toasty oak flavors" that dominate this full-bodied white wine. The review emphasizes the wine's "backbone of vivid acidity" which keeps it "well-defined and drives the long finish." According to Wine Spectator, the wine is "classy and refined," with an aftertaste of "lime, mineral and spice," indicating its potential for future development. The publication suggests that the wine will be at its best from 2023 through 2032.
Only 150 cases of this wine were produced, with 40 cases imported, making it a relatively rare find. The excellent reviews from both Vinous and Wine Spectator underscore the wine's quality and potential, making it a desirable choice for collectors and connoisseurs alike.
