2016 Criots-Bâtard-Montrachet Grand Cru Blain-Gagnard Magnum

Clear pale lemon. The nose is classy and shows more refinement than many this year. Concentrated deep yellow fruit, a little waxiness, some subtlety underneath though. A fair richness of fruit at the back, supported by its oak. Tasted: May 2019.

(from 3 separate parcels that aggregate only .2 ha). A ripe, fresh and overtly exotic nose is composed of dried yellow orchard fruit, floral and once again, plenty of petrol character. There is good volume to the succulent and powerful medium-bodied plus flavors that possess a highly seductive texture before concluding in a lingering and compact finish where the wood treatment resurfaces. This is a deceptive wine as the mouth feel is almost oily yet the power and firm acidity make it clear that this is not only built-to-age but a wine that is going to need at least 5 or so first. 93/2024+