2011 Batard Montrachet
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The Bâtard-Montrachet Grand Cru 2011 from Domaine Fontaine-Gagnard is a gem. Here we have a killer limestone, stony bouquet that is stoic but utterly captivating, more like a Montrachet in my opinion. The palate is struck through with superb tension and grace, delicate touches of citrus peel, finely poised with an intense and penetrating finish. What a fabulous Bâtard-Montrachet this is from one of Chassagne top-notch growers.
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Allen Meadows, Burghound
Richard Hemming MW, jancisrobinson.com
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The 2011 Batard-Montrachet comes across as quite soft in this vintage. Hints of lime, ginger, honey, apricots and white flowers develop as the wine opens up, but I don’t quite see the pure depth or intensity of the very best years. Batard is usually a powerful wine, but there isn't much of that here. I expect the 2011 to offer its best drinking sooner rather than later.
Flint, smoke – matchstick reduction character. Nicely woven ripe fruit – apple, citrus, with a hint of toffee too. Very good. (RH)
Rich nose but only medium weight on the palate. Not one of the most opulent Bâtards. Chewy end. Correct. No one would be disappointed by this – good persistence. (JR)