The 2000 Bienvenue-Batard-Montrachet has an explosive mineral, pear, and apple-scented nose. Medium-bodied and profound, it reveals pear, toast, stone, gravel, and fresh earth flavors in its highly expressive and persistent character. Projected maturity: 2005-2012.
Importers: Vineyard Brands, Birmingham, AL; tel. (205) 980-8802, Neal Rosenthal, Select Vineyard, Shekomeko, NY; tel. (800) 910-1990, Wine Markets International, Woodbury, NY; tel. (516) 364-1850 and, under the "Cuvee Nicole" label, Fran Kysela, Kysela Pere et Fils, Winchester, VA; tel. (540) 722-9228