Blain-Gagnard Criots Batard Montrachet 2017 (750ML)

94 WS / 93 BH

The lime blossom, citronella, vanilla and pastry flavors are fused to a gossamer texture and linear profile in this white. The clean lines and purity make for overall harmony, while the finish evokes lemon cream, vanilla and floral notes. Offers a long, minerally aftertaste. Drink now through 2028. 109 cases made, 25 cases imported. — BS - Wine Spectator

Note: from 3 separate parcels that aggregate only .2 ha

Tasting note: There is a whisper of exoticism to the super-fresh and spicy white peach and yellow orchard fruit aromas that are trimmed in subtle mandarin orange nuances. The moderately powerful broad-shouldered flavors display fine richness as well as an attractive palate impression while delivering a mouth coating and solidly long finish. While this is not especially dense and will need to add depth, I like the delivery and in particular the lingering and refreshingly dry backend.– Allen Meadows