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2002 Chevalier Montrachet from Domaine Leflaive, Burgundy, France

In the lexicon of Burgundy devotees, the 2002 Chevalier Montrachet from Domaine Leflaive articulates a narrative of climatic serendipity and masterful viniculture. This vintage emerged from an environment met with early trepidation, thwarted by an auspicious autumn that rendered a harvest of undoubted brilliance.

 

Elegance and Precision: The Hallmarks of Investment Grade Wine

The narrative of the 2002 vintage is one of an unexpected hero; emerging under the tenacious grip of a mercurial growing season, it triumphed to deliver wines of prodigious quality. A capricious bloom was harmonised by a sublime finish to the growing cycle, enabling Domaine Leflaive to craft their ethereal expression of Chevalier Montrachet.

Domaine Leflaive's unwavering commitment to biodynamic farming pays dividends in showcasing the year's virtues. Delicate golden hues belay a reservoir of tense minerality and citrus-tinged vibrancy within this vintage. It cradles ripe stone fruits within its realm, revealing hints of toasted almonds interwoven with a whisper of vanilla – courtesy of deft oak maturation.

 

A Year Singled Out for Glory

The 2002 Chevalier Montrachet stands apart as an exemplar of Burgundian finesse in a year where the stars aligned for such grandeur. It speaks volumes of its pedigree through an intricately balanced palate, composed yet resonating with tension, much like a perfectly tuned string ensemble.

The terroir's legendary calcaire substratum ensures longevity, good news for earnest collectors banking on wine investment returns. As this vintage struts gracefully into its third decade, its layers unfurl with regal complexity – delivering depth with each tertiary nuance discovered.

With a view to the consummate investor or the most discerning of palates, securing allocations of such a storied and illustrious vintage is akin to obtaining a key to a coveted treasure trove. The 2002 Chevalier Montrachet from Domaine Leflaive, rooted in the iconic soils of Burgundy, will invariably shine as one of the region's crowning glories.

Current market price

$10,500.00

12x75cl

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