2013 Domaine Étienne Sauzet Bâtard-Montrachet Grand Cru
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Pale, bright yellow. Ripe aromas of white peach, pineapple and musky lees show a slightly exotic character while remaining fresh. Highly concentrated, saline and chewy, with citrus and stone fruit flavors complicated by sweet oak notes and nicely framed by harmonious acidity. Conveys a strong impression of extract. Powerfully structured, slightly tannic and long on the classically dry back end. Serious juice for aging.
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Neal Martin
Stephen Tanzer, Vinous
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The 2013 Bâtard-Montrachet Grand Cru is more expressive on the nose than the Bienvenue at the moment, offering cold wet limestone and Granny Smith apple scents. There is certainly good intensity here. The palate is fresh and vibrant with finely tuned acidity, superb mineral concentration with splendid weight and length on the finish. For me, this is a cut above the Bienvenue this year and on par with last year's Bâtard-Montrachet.
Aromas of lemon, lime, menthol and minerals. Boasts much more volume than the Bienvenue, with a strong citric character leavened by an impression of sucrosite. Tactile, silky and quite dry, conveying a strong impression of energy and finishing with lovely building length.
The 2013 Batard-Montrachet Grand Cru is more expressive on the nose than the Bienvenue at the moment, offering cold wet limestone and Granny Smith apple scents. There is certainly good intensity here. The palate is fresh and vibrant with finely tuned acidity, superb mineral concentration with splendid weight and length on the finish. For me, this is a cut above the Bienvenue this year and on par with last year's Batard-Montrachet. Dec 2014, www.robertparker.com