Bâtard Montrachet, Domaine d'Eugénie 2023

Comprising 150 liters this year, the 2023 Montrachet Grand Cru yet again has muted aromatics, despite patiently waiting for it to open. Switching to the palate, it offers wonderful concentration, a killer line of acidity and a slightly honeyed toward the praline-tinged finish with a lingering aftertaste. This just requires time in bottle for whoever is fortunate enough to drink the handful of bottles produced. (Drink between 2028-2050)

Pale lemon colour, quite a reserved nose with a sense of density behind. Really fine intensity on the palate, all in white orchard fruit, a little toast from the barrel, which the fruit overrides. A fine concentrated Bâtard in miniature quantity. 180 litres