2022 Maison Louis Jadot, Batard-Montrachet Grand Cru

The 2022 Bâtard-Montrachet Grand Cru, which comes from the Puligny side, has a more concentrated nose than the Bienvenue: quite expressive apple blossom and linden scents, a touch of pressed white flower and crushed limestone. The palate is well-balanced with a little more substance than the Bienvenue, more grip, presence and a longer tail on the finish. This should mature beautifully in bottle.

Aromas of ripe pear, peach, mint, hazelnuts and buttered toast introduce the 2022 Bâtard-Montrachet Grand Cru (Maison Louis Jadot), a full-bodied, rich and layered wine that's broad and satiny, with a seamless, giving profile and an expansive finish.

Cask sample. Long and golden-tasting somehow. Big and bold with some perceptible acidity but at the moment a bit formless. For the moment it’s slightly ‘so what?’ and with alcoholic heat on the end. Needs a lot of time! (JR)