Jean-Marc Blain-Gagnard, Batard Montrachet other_regions_italy destemming

destemming

the aggregate volume was no larger than in other recent vintages

yellow plum and woodsmoke

sweet and seamless on the finish

Jean-Marc Blain-Gagnard, Batard Montrachet other_regions_italy destemming(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