2015 Technical Specifications

Classification Grand Cru
Region Bienvenues-Batard-Montrachet
Production Details Stephen Tanzer tasted the wine from barrel in September 2017; its malolactic fermentation had finished approximately one month before that visit.
Tasting Notes Stephen Tanzer, September 2017 barrel sample: reserved nose with lemon, brown spice and lavender; dense citrus, spice and flower flavors; penetrating acidity; an almost oily back end and an impression of weightlessness on the finish.

2014 Technical Specifications

Classification Grand Cru
Region Bienvenues-Batard-Montrachet
Tasting Notes Stephen Tanzer: expressive citrus fruits, flowers and sweet-oak aromas; fine-grained citrus, mineral and sweet-oak flavors; pungent acidity; suave, long and stony mineral-driven finish.

2010 Technical Specifications

Grape Varieties Chardonnay
Drinking Window 2016 onward
Classification Grand Cru
Region Bienvenues-Batard-Montrachet
Tasting Notes Antonio Galloni: honey, almonds, tangerine and flowers; intensely perfumed and delicate, with delineated, vibrant flavors and a large, layered finish.

2009 Technical Specifications

Classification Grand Cru
Region Bienvenues-Batard-Montrachet
Production Details At the February review visit, none of the producer's 2009 white wines had been racked and no SO2 had yet been added. The wines retained noticeable residual CO2, and decanting was recommended.
Tasting Notes Honeysuckle and citrus beneath strong lactic aromas; honeyed, rich and generously textured flavors; substantial depth and length, with balance, verve and a firm acid spine.

2008 Technical Specifications

Classification Grand Cru
Region Bienvenues-Batard-Montrachet
Production Details The producer emphasized work with the lees for the 2008 whites. The wines retained noticeable residual CO2, and decanting was recommended.
Tasting Notes Honeysuckle and spiced pear with discreet wood-toast notes; reserved and backward, with rich, pure, full-bodied flavors, intense dry extract and a very long, palate-staining finish.

Producer Information

Address
1, ruelle Morlot, 21200 Beaune, Cote-d'Or, France
Phone
+33 3 80 24 99 98
Owner
Mounir Saouma; Rotem Saouma
Cellarmaster
Mounir Saouma

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