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2016

Etienne Sauzet Bâtard-Montrachet

Côte de Beaune · Bâtard-Montrachet Grand Cru

Linear and focused, and in typical Sauzet fashion, initially quasi-sanitized in its chiseled and clean delivery overall. The purity of fruit and acidity are off the charts awesome, which is where it…

Reviewed 5 January 2025
2021

Faiveley Bâtard-Montrachet

Côte de Beaune · Bâtard-Montrachet Grand Cru

Super young and primary, with pithy lemon-lime, chalk, white fruit, and unripe honeydew notes making for a vibrant and acidic delivery. The finish was slightly flatter than expected, with the tension…

Reviewed 10 June 2024
2020

Domaine Henri Boillot Bâtard-Montrachet

Côte de Beaune · Bâtard-Montrachet Grand Cru

Lemon confit, lemon juice, wet travertine, unripe yellow pear, and hints of cardamom kick off the medium-bodied delivery of super pure fruit. The clarity is most notable here, with just enough…

Reviewed 17 November 2023
2016

Domaine Henri Boillot Bâtard-Montrachet

Côte de Beaune · Bâtard-Montrachet Grand Cru

Balanced and seamless are the two most apt descriptors here, with an almost creamy texture that glides the luscious lemon flavors along the palate with graceful cadence. This is not an especially…

Reviewed 9 June 2022