95 points John Gilman (View From the Cellar): "The 2009 Niellon Chevalier is again a very ripe and powerful example of the vintage. The bouquet is deep, complex and exuberant in its blend of pineapple, apple, tangerine, chalky minerality, a touch of herbs, citrus peel and vanillin oak. On the palate the wine is deep, full-bodied, nascently complex and very long, with a bit more of a primary profile than the ’09 Bâtard-Montrachet. The finish is very, very long and beautifully focused, with crisp acids, lovely balance and plenty of backend volume. Again, this style of Chevalier-Montrachet will not be to everyone’s tastes, but it is a most impressive example in this larger than life style. 2016-2040. (Nov/Dec 2010)"

94 points Allen Meadows (Burghound): "(from a .22 ha parcel of vines planted in '62 and '68). Here mild reduction doesn't materially diminish the appeal of the more elegant if ever-so-slightly less complex aromas that feature notes of stone, lemon zest, acacia blossom and spiced pear. There is superb intensity and simply gorgeous detail to the mineral-driven and impeccably well-balanced flavors and explosive finale. Still, as good as this is and it is indeed exceptional, the superior complexity of the Bâtard gives it the barest of edges in 2009. Comments: Don't miss! Drink: 2015+. (Feb 2011)"

93 points Stephen Tanzer (International Wine Cellar): "Reticent, serious nose offers wet stone, clove and a medicinal menthol quality; fruit in the deep background here. Then dense, tactile and stony on the palate, with penetrating, high-pitched flavors of lavender, minerals and yellow plum. Impressively mineral and floral for the year, this excellent, refined, very young grand cru will need time in bottle to expand. A triumph of terroir over vintage here. (Sep/Oct 2011)"

93 points Wine Spectator: "[$300 list] Fresh and floral in aroma, this white has an almost ethereal feel, despite being ripe and rich. Its floral, lime, butter and spice flavors match the elegant frame, with harmony and grace. Fine length. Best from 2013 through 2023. 55 cases imported. (8/31/12)"