2022, Domaine de la Vougeraie, BÂTARD-MONTRACHET, Grand CruThe 2022 Btard Montrachet Grand Cru is composed on the nose, nicely focused with subtle crushed stone aromas filtering through the red apple and pear fruit, a little petrichor here. The palate is well balanced with fine acidity, quite crisp and powerful, though I need to see more precision and nervosit manifest on the finish to warrant a higher score. 91 93 Neal Martin, Vinous. Drinking Window: 2026 2046

crushed rocks and pencil shavings

Tannins are prominent but fine and velvety

A very stylish and exceptionally precise bouquet

It reveals the finesse of the marl soils and the austerity of the stones

baked plums and blackberry pie with hints of charcoal

Fine balance

I love the shape and straightforwardness but it’s the texture that’s so captivating - slightly firm but dense and chalky tannins give the bounce and cushioning on the palate while the fruit is lean and well defined

86-89 Antonio Galloni

All the elements are impeccably balanced

and there is clear complexity here

96 Burghound (2022)

A much-loved château