Criots Batard Montrachet 2014

Criots Batard Montrachet / Fontaine Gagnard

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Tasting Notes

A similarly exotic if slightly riper and more complex nose introduces rich, dense and overtly muscular flavors that possess an abundance of palate coating dry extract on the balanced finish that is supported by a very attractive sense of underlying tension. I quite like this as it's generous yet more refined than it usually is though the refinement notwithstanding, note well that this will require at least a decade to reach its full apogee. Don't miss!

Score: 94

Allen Meadows, Burghound Maturity: 2024+ 15 June 2016

The 2014 Criots-Bâtard-Montrachet Grand Cru needed a little more encouragement from the glass compared to its Chassagne label-mates, but it's worth persevering as it unveils subtle white peach and fresh pear scents interlaced with minerals that are very come-hither. The palate is more giving with a bead of acidity piercing the energetic citrus fruit and then it fans out towards the second half with orange rind and hints of peach. Very harmonious and magically long, this is a great Criots-Bâtard-Montrachet.

Score: 94

Neal Martin, Wine Advocate, RobertParker.com Maturity: 2017-2033 31 December 2015

Totally different on the nose than the estate's premier crus in 2014, offering aromas of yellow plum, musky stone, gunflint and honey. Shows a honeyed, spicy sweetness in the middle palate but finishes with a dry edge. A second barrel was more reduced and in need of a racking. Hard to assess with confidence today but does not seem as good as the Caillerets or La Romanée.

Score: 90 - 93

Stephen Tanzer, Vinous.com 01 September 2015