The 2015 Bâtard-Montrachet Grand Cru is a valedictory wine as the 90-year-old vines were pulled up after the fruit was picked (see producer introduction). You know, it actually surpasses the Chevalier-Montrachet in terms of mineralité and complexity, very refined with hints of orange blossom developing with time. The palate is very well balanced with a keen line of acidity, good tension and particular fine salinity here that urges you back for another sip. There is just a barrel and a half of this Bâtard-Montrachet so grab one now because it will not reappear for a long time.

(the estate pulled up these very old, degenerating vines, the source of so many great bottlings in the past, after the 2015 harvest; just 2-1/2 barrels were produced in '15 owing to millerandage ): Bright pale yellow. Aromas of pineapple and white pepper show more lift than those of the Chevalier-Montrachet. Sweet, rich and rather suave, conveying an exotic ripeness to the flavors of pineapple and lichee. Displays more grip than the Chevalier-Montrachet but also finishes a bit edgy and warm.