2001 Bastor Lamontagne
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The 2001 Bastor Lamontagne is limpid straw-gold in hue. It has a subtle nutty bouquet, hints of nougat filtering through the dried honey aromas. The palate is well balanced with a viscous opening, not complex but mouth-filling, though I find there is a touch of alcohol blurring the finish. Drink now.
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Neal Martin
Jancis Robinson MW
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The Bastor-Lamontragne 2001 has matured with style on the nose with attractive scents of honeycomb, passion fruit, lychee and apricot jam that is detailed and vivacious. The palate is balanced on the entry, although this sample showed a nagging sour note that just took the edge off the dense, opulent and unctuous finish. Giving the wine continued aeration, it does not seem to dissipate, ergo my slightly lower score than expected.
Sugary and relatively simple. Good early drinking, but no great depth. (JR)
The Bastor-Lamontragne 2001 has matured with style on the nose with attractive scents of honeycomb, passion fruit, lychee and apricot jam that is detailed and vivacious. The palate is balanced on the entry, although this sample showed a nagging sour note that just took the edge off the dense, opulent and unctuous finish. Giving the wine continued aeration, it does not seem to dissipate, ergo my slightly lower score than expected. eRobertParker.com.October, 2014
About the producer
This Sauternes estate was acquired by the Cathiard family of Ch. Smith Haut Lafitte in 2014. Located not too far from Ch. Suduiraut, the property has 52 hectares of vines in a single block.