Domaine Michel Niellon, Chassagne-Montrachet

Background
Michel Niellon is a very quiet, unassuming man in his mid sixties. Despite being nominated by Robert Parker as one of the five best
white wine makers on the planet he remains totally self-effacing, and almost bemused by his own success. We were introduced to
him by the late Jacques d’Angerville in the seventies, and we have bought every bottle (that we have been offered) of every vintage
since. His style is rich and concentrated; when tasted in extreme youth the wines show so well that it is hard to believe they will age, but they certainly do! The only problem here is that he is too popular, hence we do not have a lot left to offer.

Size: 7.6ha

Viticultural and vinification methods- With the encouragement from his two sons-in-law he has invested in a new cuverie on the N74/N6 intersection. Until now he has worked from a tiny, cramped cellar in the heart of the village. This certainly helped him develop the practise of bottling before the next harvest.
Niellon believes in old vines and low yields. Grapes are pressed in whole bunches and matured in around 20% new wood.

Wines

Chassagne Montrachet

Chassagne Montrachet 1er Cru Champgains

Chassagne Montrachet 1er Cru Chenevottes

Chassagne Montrachet 1er Cru Maltroie

Chassagne Montrachet 1er Cru Chaumées Clos de la Truffière

Chevalier Montrachet, Grand Cru