Jean-Marc Blain-Gagnard, Criots Batard Montrachet

Jean-Marc Blain-Gagnard, Criots Batard Montrachet(from 3 separate parcels that aggregate only . 2 ha). Discreet wood frames notably ripe and overtly exotic aromas that are composed primarily of yellow fruit aromas that include mango, apricot, peach and a hint of pineapple. The textured, palate coating and remarkably rich flavors possess an opulent mouth feel and serious power on the amazingly long and intense finish. This is most impressive but doesnt offer quite the same sheer depth of its two

This is impressive in its fashion though it’s a bit too ripe for me

This leans toward the drier and more classically styled Saint-Émilion

with remarkable polish and class to burn

(90-93)2032+

It is very similar to the bottle tasted blind at the Southwold tasting

crushed chalk and then a silky citric grip

This is much riper than the 2010 with its softly exotic (but not tropical) nose of pear

Petits Monts and Au Dessus des Malconsorts)

A wonderfully pliant 2002 with noteworthy density and richness

An expressive nose of high-toned red currant aromas display hints of spice and a nuance of crushed leaf

the 2004 is the opposite end of the spectrum from 2003

Chinese five spice and potpourri plus a waft of liquid licorice