2021 Le Montrachet Grand Cru Domaine Blain-Gagnard

(Blain produces 1 to 2 barrels annually from the Chassagne side though that wasn’t the case in 2021). Here too there is a prominent floral component to the much more reserved aromas of spice, citrus, green apple and exotic tea. The big-bodied flavors are rich to the point of opulence with a stunning generosity while maintaining perfect balance on the lemony, compact and overtly austere finish that just goes on and on. This is a classic Montrachet that is very much built-to-age and it is indisputably one of the wines of the vintage. The word brilliant comes to mind.