Chassagne-Montrachet Tete de Cuvee Cristian Michel 1970
13%
1.5L
Intensity
Lot presentation
Chassagne-Montrachet Tete de Cuvee Cristian Michel 1970
The wine
Before phylloxera (1871), the Chassagne-Montrachet vineyards didn't produce red wines, except a few acres of the famous Montrachet which is in a class of its own. Today, roughly half of the vineyards are planted with Chardonnay and produce great white wines. The red wines are very colourful, full-bodied and often quite fleshy. Their structure often makes them similar to the Côte de Nuits wines. Their classic aroma is stamped with tones of cherry-kirsch and blackcurrant.
Detailed characteristics
Quantity: 2 bottles
Level: 2 NormalObservations: 2 Marginally marked labels, 1 Stained label, 2 Slightly creased labelsOrigin: professional
Type of cellar: underground, natural cellar
Recoverable VAT: yes
Original wooden case / Original case: no
French customs seal: no
Alcohol percentage: 13 %
Region: Burgundy
Appellation: Chassagne-Montrachet
Vintage: 1970
Colour: red
Service temperature: 15°
Size (in ha): 140 hectares
Volume: 5600 hectolitres
Intensity: rich
Leading aroma: floral
Tasting occasion: food-friendly wine