2014 Batard Montrachet
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(a good percentage of this négociant bottling is from purchased fruit, as opposed to purchased wine): White peach, white flowers and spices on the lively nose. Delivers an outstanding combination of richness and brightness, with vibrant lemony acidity framing and energizing the flavors of stone fruits, lemon and acacia flower. This very long, palate-staining Batard should offer superb aging potential.
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Wine Spectator
Julia Harding MW, jancisrobinson.com
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The 2014 Bâtard Montrachet Grand Cru is much more convincing and energetic on the nose compared to the Bienvenue with upfront, flinty scents storming from the glass. The palate has a touch of viscosity on the entry, predicating a powerful and broad shouldered Bâtard that is determined to make an impression, which it does. It is very well balanced, very intense and just a lovely white grand cru Burgundy.
Gloriously inviting aroma: creamy, mealy, deep citrus. Both intense and subtle. Power and drive and generosity on the palate. Arrow-like focus but with a broad, deep follow through. Intensity and elegance in perfect harmony and a truly long finish. (JH)
Broad and spicy, with vanilla, clove, nutmeg and toast aromas and flavors accenting a core of peach and lemon. Creamy, with good underlying structure and a long, spice-filled finish. Mar 2017, www.winespectator.com, Drink: 2019-2027
About the producer
Louis Jadot is arguably the most consistent négociant house in Burgundy. It has managed to straddle both the entry-level and fine wine market, while retaining respect in both.