Michel Barat 1990 Chablis Premier Cru Cote de Lechet
Minerals and notes of baked bread with a touch of alcohol sticking out. More reserved palate, well-balanced, finished maybe just a touch hot. ** ...
Cote de Lechet
Cote de Lechet is located on steep southeast facing slopes with the Bois de Lechet atop the hill. The wine is mineral but fragrant and floral and (especially as it ages) nutty. It is a bit more subtle than the more powerful neighboring 1er Cru Vaillons. Classic gout de la Pierre a Fusil and minerals on the palate expresses the steep and stony vineyards. It is often said that Montmains is “of the earth” and Cote de Lechet is “of the air”, a bit less dense with more lift.
Denis Pommier 2003 Chablis 1er Cru Cote de Lechet
Very nutty, honeyed nose. Well-integrated oak leads to a coconut-laden, spicy palate with pretty fruit. **(*) ...
Michel Barat 2002 Chablis Premier Cru Cote de Lechet
Good grip with hints of clay and minerals. Very long. Young, but already delicious. **(*) ...
Michel Barat 1997 Chablis Premier Cru Cote de Lechet
Fresher [than the '98] and very complex with a hint of earth. Mineral and spicy palate. ** ...
Michel Barat 1998 Chablis Premier Cru Cote de Lechet
Honey, nuts and a touch of cream and spice. A complex, well-balanced wine that is a fine example. *** ...
Herve Azo 1993 Chablis Premier Cru Cote de Lechet
Nose a bit stinky and initially a little alcoholic. Balanced palate, but very reductive. ? ...
Herve Azo 2000 Chablis Premier Cru Cote De Lechet
A simply wonderful example. Baking spices and lemons on the nose. Very ripe and very sweet; good acidity and density with perfect balance. Long life ahead. ...