1997 Batard Montrachet
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The 1997 Batard-Montrachet, crafted from 40-50 year old vines located in the very middle of this famed grand cru vineyard, is one of the most successful Batards of the vintage. It reveals superb ripeness in its earthy and marzipan-laced sweet white fruit-filled nose. This medium-to-full-bodied wine is mouth-coating, dense, extremely thick, opulent, yet marvelously well-focused. Its compote-like flavors include pears, apples, vanilla creme brulee, stones, and herbs. This Batard possesses a long, buttered toast-filled finish. Importer: Vineyard Brands, Birmingham, AL; tel (205) 980-8802.
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Stephen Tanzer, Vinous
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Higher-pitched aromas of lemon, tangerine and smoky oak. The fullest and sweetest of these '97s, but with very firm supporting acids giving the wine considerable penetration and power. Chewy extract confers very good grip. Lively, nicely delineated and very long on the palate. There will be just four barrels of this stuff-from very well-placed vines under the Montrachet of Bouchard, says Girardin.