2014 Bâtard-Montrachet Grand Cru Blain-Gagnard

Somewhat unusually this actually seems slightly riper than the Criots which is not typically the case with its expressive nose that is comprised mostly by various white orchard fruit, floral, citrus and soft wood nuances. There is a succulent, indeed even opulent texture to the big-bodied and again overtly powerful flavors that possess so much extract that this is one of those 2014s that could actually be drunk in its youth with pleasure even though there is much more development potential left to realize.

Fine clear colour, a little reduction, but gently done, the bouquet opens out to offer quite graceful fruit and floral notes. Elegant again on the palate up front, much oakier behind, but the fruit should win. Indeed it blossoms with aeration.