2012 Chevalier-Montrachet Grand Cru

I am not sure how much more I can add to Domaine d'Auvenay's 2012s than what is in the tasting notes. Remarkably dense and concentrated, even by Lalou Bize-Leroy's standards, the 2012s are invigorating, deeply reflective of their origins and utterly captivating. Specifically, the overall harmony of these wines and the near-perfect balance of the whole clusters gives them tremendous appeal, even at this very early stage. Bize-Leroy opted to give her 2012s very short elevage in barrel of just about seven months, which is pretty much unheard of in Burgundy. Production levels are tiny and prices are sky-high, but these remain some of the most singular wines being made anywhere in the world. It's as simple as that.