2016 Criots Batard Montrachet

The 2016 Criots-Bâtard-Montrachet Grand Cru is down to two barrels from seven this year. Apparently the vines were acutely stressed by the frost. It has a slightly subdued nose at first, opening with chalk and crushed stone aromas. The palate is nicely balanced and saline in the mouth, although one can tell that the 2014 and 2015 had more drive and mineralité at its core. It is a fine Criots although I prefer some of the premier crus this year.