Jean-Marc Blain-Gagnard, Batard Montrachet

Jean-Marc Blain-Gagnard, Batard Montrachet(from 3 different plots measuring . 48 ha in Chassagne with vines planted in 52, 77 and 86). As is typically the case, this is not quite as ripe as the Criots and is moderately more elegant too with a white peach, floral and lemon suffused nose. There is excellent richness but also fine detail to the big, powerful and broad shouldered flavors that possess terrific intensity on the explosive and hugely long finish. Despite the impressive size and

It is medium to full-bodied

Lush but energetic

It remains mid-weight in approach

I think I've never seen such an elegant Cheval des Andes

Very complex

a worthy follow up to the 2010

nervous Barolos

This is notably fresher and much more floral as well with a lovely panoply of spice elements adding interest to the elegant pure essence of red berry fruit aromas

Gaja’s Langhe wines incorporate a small percentage of Barbera

but unlike vintages of ten years ago

This brilliant wine is one of the best new breed Tuscan reds I have tasted

Deep and brooding in voice