93/95

Fullish yellow, beautifully rich, quite oaky. Quite an opulent fruit salad style of nose behind, blows the oak off in no time at all. Pretty weighty, quite muscular, good acidity, the feeling that you are barely seeing what is underneath. Possibly not the same degree of finesse as the Clos de la Mouchère, though.

94 point

(one contiguous parcel measuring about .24 ha is spread evenly between Chassagne and Puligny; Boillot calls it his Bâtard du Milieu). A slightly riper nose reflects notes of varied dried fruit scents, especially white and yellow peach, along with notes of citrus confit, acacia and spiced tea. The rich, full-bodied and powerful larger-bodied flavors flash a taut muscularity on the youthfully austere, very dry and hugely long finish that is supported by lemon-tinged acidity. I like the balance and this should amply repay extended keeping.

92/94

The 2023 Bâtard-Montrachet Grand Cru is a surprisingly delicate wine. Airy and understated, Boillot’s 2023 Batard whispers more than it screams. Delicate floral notes meld into a core of orchard fruit. This is a very pretty wine, but I find it a bit atypical in its restraint for both Bâtard and the generally richer style that is such a signature at this address.