Domaine Michel Niellon winery
Today the winery has seven and a half hectares of vines, all in Chassagne-Montrachet and are delighted to have been allocated their impeccable wines. Michel Niellon began working with his father in the 1950s and was joined by his son-in-law, Michel Coutoux, in 1991 and grandson, Matthieu Bresson more recently. From their smart, new cellars on the outskirts of the village, they are making some of the finest wines in the C te de Beaune. They seek to preserve acidity and are often one of the first growers to begin picking. However, their style remains generous, ripe and concentrated, whilst retaining poise and precision. Fermentation begins in stainless steel tanks and then oak barrels for malolactic fermentation and maturation 25-30% new oak. They like solids and only lightly settle the juice. No b tonnage and no racking until bottling. They were badly hit by frost in 2016 and our initial allocation is relatively modest. However, we hope for slightly greater volumes of the 2017 vintage. Chassagne-Montrachet Blanc Several parcels totalling just under 2 hectares, planted between 1963 and 1993. 30% stainless steel vinification, 70% oak barrel. Chassagne-Montrachet Blanc 1er Cru La Maltroie 0.66 hectares planted in 1977. 30% stainless steel vinification, 70% oak barrels. Chassagne-Montrachet Blanc 1er Cru Les Champgains 0.5 hectares planted in 1988. Chassagne-Montrachet Blanc 1er Cru Les Chaum es 0.5 hectares of vines dating from 1930. Chevalier-Montrachet 0.23 hectares of vines planted in 1962.