It was difficult to decipher the 2002 Batard-Montrachet's nose as the sample I tasted was slightly reduced. (This will easily dissipate with its pre-bottling racking). On the palate however there is no mistaking this exceptional wine's quality. Armed with massive power huge depth concentration purity and length this medium-bodied muscular wine coats the taster's palate with thick rich layers of candied sappy minerals. Pears apples spices and ginger can be found throughout its boldly flavored impressively long finish. Drink it between 2007 and 2015.