It was difficult to decipher the 2002 Batard-Montrachet’s nose, as the sample I tasted was slightly reduced. (This will easily dissipate with its pre-bottling racking). On the palate, however, there is no mistaking this exceptional wine’s quality. Armed with massive power, huge depth, concentration, purity, and length, this medium-bodied, muscular wine coats the taster’s palate with thick, rich layers of candied, sappy minerals. Pears, apples, spices, and ginger can be found throughout its boldly flavored, impressively long finish. Drink it between 2007 and 2015. Importer: Vineyard Brands, Birmingham, AL; tel. (205) 980-8802. In addition, Vincent Girardin sells many of these same wines under the Baron de la Charriere label to European Cellars, Eric Solomon, New York, NY; tel. (212) 924-4949

It was difficult to decipher the 2002 Batard-Montrachet’s nose, as the sample I tasted was slightly reduced. (This will easily dissipate with its pre-bottling racking). On the palate, however, there is no mistaking this exceptional wine’s quality. Armed with massive power, huge depth, concentration, purity, and length, this medium-bodied, muscular wine coats the taster’s palate with thick, rich layers of candied, sappy minerals. Pears, apples, spices, and ginger can be found throughout its boldly flavored, impressively long finish. Drink it between 2007 and 2015. Importer: Vineyard Brands, Birmingham, AL; tel. (205) 980-8802. In addition, Vincent Girardin sells many of these same wines under the Baron de la Charriere label to European Cellars, Eric Solomon, New York, NY; tel. (212) 924-4949