Toast, pears, white peaches, and apples are intermingled with spices in the aromatics of the 1999 Batard-Montrachet. Medium to full-bodied and possessing outstanding depth, this wine is rich, robust, and flavorful. Assorted white/yellow fruits, minerals, and spices can be found in this plump wine's character. It would have merited a more exalted review if it had a longer finish. Importers: Kermit Lynch Wine Merchant, Berkeley, CA; tel (510) 524-1524; Seagram Chateau & Estate Wines Company, New York, NY; tel (212) 572-7725; Robert Chadderdon Selections, New York, NY; (212) 757-8185.

Lemons and minerals make up the aromatic profile of the 1998 Batard-Montrachet. This medium-bodied, fresh, crystalline, and precise wine has excellent grip and depth. Minerals, citrus fruits, and crisp pears can be discerned in its character. Anticipated maturity: 2000-2007. Importers: Kermit Lynch Wine Merchant, Berkeley, CA; tel (510) 524-1524; Seagram Chateau & Estate Wines Company, New York, NY; tel (212) 572-7725; Robert Chadderdon Selections, New York, NY; (212) 757-8185.

The Batard-Montrachet reveals a super-ripe yet lively nose and an expansive, broad-shouldered, and full-bodied personality. Almond paste, deeply imbedded minerals, stones, white flowers and sweet oak spices are found in this powerful, super-thick, and mouth-coating yet racy and well-balanced wine. I was so struck by this tour-de-force's mouth-feel that I unknowingly wrote the words "super-rich", "unreal richness", "deep richness", and, finally, "RICH!" one after the other in my note pad. This luxurious offering should be at its best between 2002 and 2010.1996 was a spectacular year for Colin's wines. The bright, bracing, focus-providing acidity that characterizes the vintage married magnificently well with his trademark plump, ripe, rich, and concentrated wine style.Importers: Kermit Lynch Wine Merchant, Berkeley, CA; tel (510) 524-1524; Seagram Chateau & Estate Wines Company, New York, NY; tel (212) 572-7725; Robert Chadderdon Selections, New York, NY; (212) 757-8185.