Bâtard-Montrachet, Grand Cru, 2023
A fine parcel of Bâtard just under the Puligny side of Montrachet near Pierre Morey’s vines, less fat and weight than Bâtard from the lower Chassagne side, wonderful textured and honeyed fruit, creamy but an intriguing touch of austerity that makes this really great. Ripe fruit, honeysuckle, dry stone, mineral, lemon, lime, nut and butter flavours. Powerful on the attack but nicely clear, focused and delineated on the finish. Stunning.
critic reviews
The 2023 Bâtard-Montrachet Grand Cru was raised in two used barrels this year and underwent a slightly longer alcoholic fermentation. It has an engaging bouquet with touches of aniseed infusing the intense citrus fruit. Wonderful mineralité and drive enhance the aromatics. The palate is lightly spiced on the entry with fine weight and depth. Sapid citrus fruit and touches of walnut and oyster shell build through the finish, completing what is a seriously impressive Bâtard-Montrachet.