Produced from 64-year-old vines, Sauzet's 1998 Bienvenue-Batard-Montrachet yielded 30 hectoliters per hectare (three barrels, or 75 cases). French toast, apricots, and spices can be discerned in its mouth-watering aromatics. This medium to full-bodied, thick, rich, powerful, and focused wine is crammed with expressive toasted mineral flavors. It is superb to drink today, and should easily hold for 6-7 years.
Importer: Vineyard Brands, Birmingham, AL; tel (205) 980-8802.