2020 Bâtard-Montrachet Grand Cru Blain-Gagnard

Ripe but not really exotic aromas are comprised by notes of both white and yellow fruit, herbal tea, just sliced citrus and a hint of lemon zest. The sleeker and bigger-bodied flavors pack plenty of punch and power on the more complex if decidedly compact and very tightly wound finale. As one would reasonably expect, this is a wine that will definitely need at least 5 to 7 years of cellaring before it will begin to be approachable. Excellent.

Rich and permeated with peach, almond, butterscotch and oak spice flavors, this intense white cleanses the palate with vivid acidity and salinity. On the austere side, leaving an impression of mineral and spices on the long finish.