Domaine Leflaive Chevalier-Montrachet Grand Cru 2001

A legendary Grand Cru Chardonnay with captivating aromas of lemon curd, white peach, grilled citrus, acacia blossom, hazelnut, flint, and brioche. Powerful yet impeccably refined, it delivers extraordinary minerality, depth, vibrant acidity, and exceptional longevity. The outstanding 2001 vintage has matured beautifully while retaining remarkable freshness and precision. :contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0}

Food Pairing: Pair with lobster, turbot, Dover sole, scallops, roasted chicken with cream sauce, aged Comté, or truffle-infused dishes.

94 Points - Robert Parker's Wine Advocate

Leflaive's 2001 Chevalier-Montrachet Grand Cru emerged as one of the real sleepers of this tasting, bursting from the glass with an expressive and botrytis-inflected bouquet that mingles scents of grilled peaches and confit citrus with nuances of barley sugar, petrol and freshly baked bread. On the palate, the wine is full-bodied, ample and enveloping, with excellent depth at the core, impressive vibrancy and a long, precise finish. Like the 2000 Chevalier, the more concentrated 2001 is in its plenitude of expression and makes for immensely pleasurable drinking, though readers with a lower tolerance for botrytis-derived exotica—something that, within limits, I tend to embrace as a facet of vintage expression—will like it less than I did. By the numbers, the 2001 boasts 13.66% alcohol.