The 2003 Montrachet (tasted from magnum) is an unqualified success in a scorching hot year that was especially challenging for whites. Somehow DRC pulled off a miracle here. Remarkably fresh and vibrant in its aromatic top notes, the 2003 is marked by its distinctive sense of phenolic weight. Even with all of its obvious intensity, the 2003 retains gorgeous nuance and overall poise. White pepper, orchard fruit, mint and lightly spiced notes are all beautifully delineated throughout. To be sure, the magnum format helps preserve freshness, but the 2003 has been equally impressive from bottle.