Lovely aromas of lime blossom, citronella and peach introduce this rich yet elegant white, which is very pure and delineated, with a mineral essence, though less opulent than recent vintages.—Non-blind 2009 DRC tasting (February 2012). Best from 2014 through 2030.??–BS??Region: France / Burgundy / Montrachet Select to Add

The 2009 Montrachet is extremely rewarding today, even if it has a long road ahead of it. Apricot jam, honey, wild flowers and mint are all woven together in a powerful, unctuous Montrachet. Even with all of its obvious opulence and ripeness, the 2009 remains exceptional well balanced. The style is open-knit and generous, which is to say very much in the style of the year, with all the elements in the right place. The 2009 is virtually impossible to resist now, but it has at least another two decades of exceptional drinking ahead of it.