The vanilla yogurt and spice-scented 2000 Batard-Montrachet is a ripe, opulent, sexy wine. Characterized by Boillot as "a vinous whore," this unctuous, intense, angle-free, medium to full-bodied wine will please any hedonist. Its oily-textured character is buttered with tropical fruits, poached pears, spiced apples, and creamy anise. While it would never dawn on me to refer to a wine as a prostitute, I will admit to looking over my shoulder for vice cops. Drink it over the next 7-8 years.
Importer: Robert Kacher Selections, Washington, DC; tel. (202) 832-9083