2012 Bâtard-Montrachet Grand Cru
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Bright medium yellow. Perfumed, highly complex nose melds orange zest, minerals, white pepper and noble herbs. Juicy, spicy and tightly wound, with outstanding energy currently keeping the wine's fat fruit under wraps. Delivers a captivating savory umami character on the back end, which is very slow to unfold. The finish is very long and remarkably weightless for a grand cru. A very distinctive Batard with a promising future
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Stephen Tanzer, Vinous
Stephen Tanzer, Vinous
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(aging in one-third new oak): Bright, clear yellow. Expressive aromas of ripe peach, clove, menthol and sweet oak. Deep, nutty and ripe; chewier than the Bienvenue but less open to inspection today, showing good menthol reserve to its stone fruit flavors. Salty more than juicy or sweet. This highly concentrated, large-scaled 2012 conveys a distinctly tannic impression, which accentuates the classic dryness of the finish.
About the producer
Domaine Faiveley is one of Burgundy’s most important wine producers. The family-owned estate, now in the hands of the seventh generation, is one of the largest in the region, with significant holdings in both the Côte d’Or and the Côte Chalonnaise.