Jean-Marc Blain-Gagnard, Batard Montrachet other_regions_italy When I first tasted it

When I first tasted it on release

Bright and nicely focused

I very much like the sense of underlying tension to the caressing

Finishes juicy and imploded

spice and earth-suffused cassis and plum-scented nose

Jean-Marc Blain-Gagnard, Batard Montrachet other_regions_italy When I first tasted it(from 3 different plots measuring . 48 ha in Chassagne with vines planted in 52, 77 and 86). As is typically the case, this is not quite as ripe as the Criots and is moderately more elegant too with a white peach, floral and lemon suffused nose. There is excellent richness but also fine detail to the big, powerful and broad shouldered flavors that possess terrific intensity on the explosive and hugely long finish. Despite the impressive size and