The 2014 Batard Montrachet Grand Cru has a focused, stony, stoic bouquet with fine mineralité, but clearly prefers you to wait several years for it to fully open. In this sense it is the sibling of the 2014 Clos du Cailleret. There are traces of peach skin and jasmine that emerge with time, a little honeysuckle, however everything here is kept in check. The palate is crisp and fresh on the entry, saline and driven by the acidity with a touch of pepper enlivening the finish that gently fans out, yet never loses its head. This is another very fine Grand Cru.

A bright, peach-, lemon cake– and spice-flavored white, with a smooth texture married to well-integrated acidity. Elegant and subtle, yet detailed, this sneaks up on you, building to a terrific finish. Best from 2018 through 2030. 100 cases made, 10 cases imported.??–BS??Region: France / Burgundy / Batard-Montrachet Select to Add