2002 Bienvenues Batard Montrachet
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(the four grand crus were bottled in February of this year) Aromas of peach, honey, menthol and earth. Fat, sweet, chewy and powerful, but a bit youthfully clenched today and not yet displaying its personality. Best now on the chewy, very long finish. From vines that are now 64 years old.
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Stephen Tanzer, Vinous
Pierre Rovani
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Aromatically, the 2002 Bienvenue-Batard-Montrachet offers spiced minerals and anise. Gorgeously well-balanced, this is a big, plush, expansive wine with loads of sappy mineral flavors. Light to medium-bodied and possessing an impressively long, flavorful finish, it is concentrated and harmonious. Projected maturity: 2006-2014. “I have only good things to say about 2002. It is the fourth in a series of good vintages, starting with the 1999s. There was no rot, great maturity, and excellent balance to add backbone,” said Gerard Boudot, Sauzet’s winemaker. He went on to add, “2002 is a very good vintage. Some people compare it to 1996, but those were much more austere wines. Some people speak of 1992, but it is livelier. Maybe it reminds me of 1985.” Importer: Vineyard Brands, Birmingham, AL; tel. (205) 980-8802