2014 Batard Montrachet
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(25% new oak): Pale yellow color. Deeper and riper on the nose than the Bienvenues, offering scents of peach, spices, flint and menthol. Also fatter and sweeter than the Bienvenues, but at the same time saline and savory. This very rich wine is surprisingly harmonious today but has the reserves to age for a long time. With its almost tannic finish, this impressive Batard shut down in the glass.
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Stephen Tanzer, Vinous
Stephen Tanzer, Vinous
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The 2014 Bâtard-Montrachet Grand Cru, which comes from the Puligny side of the vineyard, has a palpable sea breeze tincture on the nose that is joined by almond and grilled walnut with time. The palate is fresh on the entry and is perhaps a little more viscous than its peers. Ergo there is satisfying density here, a powerful, confident Bâtard with chutzpah, though it does not quite deliver the sophistication on the finish...at least not at this early juncture.
Pale, bright straw-yellow. Sexy aromas of peach, hazelnut and smoky oak. Plush, leesy and ripe, conveying an impression of sucrosité and power. Much larger than the Bienvenue but not more interesting today as it's holding its fruit in reserve. Large-scaled wine with a tannic finish calling for patience.