2020 Le Montrachet
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The 2020 Montrachet Grand Cru veers more towards yellow fruit on the nose, with touches of wilted flowers, sesame oil and smoke. The palate is well-balanced with an oily-textured opening. There's fine acidity, real depth and grip to this Montrachet, an almost "hulking monster" now but give it plenty of bottle age and it will turn into a "handsome prince". Cellar, wait, then savor. Awesome. Tasted blind at the annual Burgfest tasting.
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Neal Martin
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Vinified and matured, like the Bâtard, in two once-used barrels, Colin's 2020 Montrachet Grand Cru unfurls to reveal aromas of pear, confit citrus, honeycomb, white flowers, fresh mint and buttered popcorn. Full-bodied, ample and satiny, it's deep and multidimensional, with high concentration, racy acids and a long, saline finish. This should rival and perhaps surpass the terrific 2017 rendition.
The 2020 Montrachet Grand Cru, like the Bâtard-Montrachet, sees no new oak for the first time this vintage. It is strict and correct on the nose, and quite marine-driven, with oyster shells and sea spray infusing the malic fruit. The palate is beautifully composed and disarmingly harmonious, displaying a perfect line of acidity. There is real power and density on the finish, allied with wonderful freshness and tension. A supremely gifted Monty.