2001 Louis Latour Chevalier-Montrachet "Les Demoiselles" Grand Cru

“In 2001, probably due to the fact that Batard-Montrachet's terroir retains more water than Chevalier-Montrachet's, it is not uncommon to find Chevaliers that are bigger, denser, richer, and more fuller-bodied than Batards from the same producer. Case in point, Maison Louis Latour's liquid mineral-scented 2001 Chevalier-Montrachet Les Demoiselles overshadows its Batard in power, flesh, and breadth. Gravel, minerals, pears, spices, and liquified stones are encountered in this complex effort's intense character. Medium to full-bodied and velvety-textured, it has superb richness, density, elegance, as well as length. (PR)” (04/2003)

“Quite ripe with a gorgeous purity of expression and almost no noticeable oak that lead to crystalline flavors seemingly extracted from liquid rocks, displaying superb density and mouth coating sap. Despite the intensity of expression the flavors are silky with stunning length and this finishes dry and firm. This will need at least 5 to 7 years to really come into its own and I'm especially impressed by the sheer class here.” (07/2003)