2016 Bienvenues Batard Montrachet
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(50% frosted): Pale yellow with a green tinge. Tight nose hints at lime, green apple and oak. At once concentrated and light on its feet, with its piquant flavors of lime blossom, lemon peel, white pepper and stone still quite clenched today. More intense than the La Garenne but this wine will need longer to harmonize. This palate-staining grand cru finishes with excellent grip and a whiplash of citrus fruits and minerals.
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Julia Harding MW, jancisrobinson.com
Stephen Tanzer, Vinous
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Seductively creamy nose and much more lively than the Bâtard. This is much more mouth-watering and precise, with a driving freshness and salty finish that makes you want to go back for more. (JH)
About the producer
Domaine Faiveley is one of Burgundy’s most important wine producers. The family-owned estate, now in the hands of the seventh generation, is one of the largest in the region, with significant holdings in both the Côte d’Or and the Côte Chalonnaise.