The 2010 Batard-Montrachet covers every inch of the palate with fruit. In 2010 the Batard is towering statuesque and simply impeccable. Today the aromas and flavors are not at all developed rather the wine is really all about textural elegance and finesse and there is plenty of that here. A huge explosive finish rounds things out in style. The Batard is a wine of contrasts. At times it is quite bold and extroverted at others it possesses admirable restraint. Either way it is magnificent. Anticipated maturity: 2020+.

This notches up the ripeness just a touch more yet there are no hints of exoticism to the peach apricot pear and acacia blossom aromas that display a top note of citrus zest. This is a classic Bâtard in the sense of being big bold and powerful with imposingly-scaled flavors that coat the palate with dry extract before terminating in a massively long and borderline painfully intense finish. To be sure this is a big wine yet it remains light on its feet with no undue sense of being top heavy. Indeed the balance is perfect though note that patience will be required. - Comments: Don't miss!