2022, Maison Benjamin Leroux, BÂTARD-MONTRACHET, Grand Cru, Magnum (1500ml)The 2022 Btard Montrachet Grand Cru comes from the Chassagne side and is now one of the first to be picked. Potent scents of yellow plum, peach and passion fruit burst from the glass. The palate is viscous on the entry and very concentrated. I would argue it needs a little more tension on the finish. 90 92 Neal Martin, Vinous (2023). Leroux's Btard is the top white in his cellar once again, with complex aromas of peach, apricot and quince with linden

elegant and classy

Potent scents of yellow plum

deep and layered

Opening and flying away

Dried herbs and sweet spices on the nose

the Les Pensees is especially sensual

spice and leather all flesh out

open-knit personality

juicy and full-bodied

An autumnal wine

violets and burning embers

creamy and cool blue fruit touches as well