The 2001 Chevalier-Montrachet reveals a floral, mineral-scented nose and a light to medium-bodied, complex character filled with citrus fruits, gravel, and stones. A flavorful, refined wine, it is undeniably outstanding, yet lacks the depth, flesh, and length for a more exalted review. Lace-like, it impresses with its panoply of detailed flavors, not by power. Drink it over the next 8 years.
Importer: Vineyard Brands, Birmingham, AL; tel. (205) 980-8802 Note: Vincent Girardin also bottles some of these same wines under the Baron de la Charriere label, imported by Eric Solomon, European Cellars, Charlotte, NC; tel. (704) 358-1565.