Jean-Marc Blain-Gagnard, Batard Montrachet other_regions_italy yellow plum and woodsmoke

yellow plum and woodsmoke

it's medium to full-bodied

earning 100-point scores in both 2007 and 2009 and 99 points in its latest appearance

(vinified with 60% whole clusters)

5% alcohol

Jean-Marc Blain-Gagnard, Batard Montrachet other_regions_italy yellow plum and woodsmoke(from 3 different plots measuring . 48 ha in Chassagne with vines planted in 52, 77 and 86). As is typically the case, this is not quite as ripe as the Criots and is moderately more elegant too with a white peach, floral and lemon suffused nose. There is excellent richness but also fine detail to the big, powerful and broad shouldered flavors that possess terrific intensity on the explosive and hugely long finish. Despite the impressive size and