2000 Batard Montrachet
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Like all great examples of Ramonet Bâtard, the nose is simply gorgeous with immensely complex aromas of peach, white flower and ample minerality, which leads to big, rich and muscular full-bodied flavors that retain excellent focus and incredible intensity plus first rate precision on the hugely long finish. While approachable now, for my tastes I would be inclined to wait another year or two first as it still is on the way up. In a word, masterful. Tasted multiple times with consistent results.
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Jancis Robinson MW
Allen Meadows, Burghound
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Again, like the Bienvenue, there are yeasty gingerbread bacterial notes on the nose. Acidity predominates. This is far from harmonious although there is no shortage of impressive raw ingredients. (JR)
The 2000 Batard-Montrachet offers apple and pear aromas as well as flavors. It is medium-bodied, exhibits good fat and volume in the attack and mid-palate, then tightens to a lean, linear finish. If this wine can overcome its drying acidity as it completes its elevage, it will be an excellent to outstanding wine. If not, it shall forever remain ungenerously hard. Importer: Seagram Chateau and Estate Wines Company, New York, NY; tel. (212) 572-7725