2010 Bienvenues Batard Montrachet
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Pale straw-yellow. Lemon oil and smoky oak on the nose, plus a whiff of menthol. Smoother and richer than the 2011 Bienvenue and impressively concentrated, even thick, for Bienvenue. Seriously layered, very long wine with a very long, building, vibrant finish featuring solid minerality and captivating lemon zest lift. This has turned out very well, but really needs at least six or seven years of cellaring before it approaches its peak.
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Jancis Robinson MW
Stephen Tanzer, Vinous
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Hint of Band-Aid. Nearly grand cru depth but not overwhelming. (JR)
Pale, green-tinged yellow. Aromas of peach, spearmint, white truffle, menthol and licorice. Supple on entry, then a bit youthfully imploded in the middle, with pepper and herb notes giving the wine a somewhat aggressive hard edge today. Distinctly disjointed today.
About the producer
Domaine Paul Pernot is synonymous with Puligny-Montrachet. For the last 30 years, the estate – alongside Domaine Leflaive and Domaine de Montille (previously Château de Puligny-Montrachet) – has been one of the largest shareholders in the appellation.