Jean-Marc Blain-Gagnard, Batard Montrachet other_regions_italy Bright and nicely focused

Bright and nicely focused

Finishes juicy and imploded

Best after 2000

This is even spicier than the Amoureuses with really lovely black cherry and floral scents that give way to rich

Jean-Marc Blain-Gagnard, Batard Montrachet other_regions_italy Bright and nicely focused(from 3 different plots measuring . 48 ha in Chassagne with vines planted in 52, 77 and 86). As is typically the case, this is not quite as ripe as the Criots and is moderately more elegant too with a white peach, floral and lemon suffused nose. There is excellent richness but also fine detail to the big, powerful and broad shouldered flavors that possess terrific intensity on the explosive and hugely long finish. Despite the impressive size and