93/96

2 x 350-litre barrels, one and two year old wood. Not yet racked. Glowing mid lemon in colour. A good supporting role from the oak, with some nicely ripe fruit but in no way over opulent. The body builds to the back, very little reduction here, a fair weight of white fruit flesh, with some juicy herbal notes as well. Very satisfying while staying discreet.

96/98

The 2024 Bâtard-Montrachet Grand Cru was taken from barrel, of which there are three this year. This had a bit of reduction on the nose, though you can tell there is a lot of power coiled up in this Bâtard. The palate has a sublime balance, the oak beautifully integrated, pinpoint acidity with quite a spicy, almost peppery finish that lingers long in the mouth and doesn't disappear for over a minute. It just seems to gain majesty the more I keep going back to my glass and I am completely entranced. An exquisitely cut diamond.

93/95

Firm reduction again holds serve against the fruit. There is though excellent freshness and power to the larger-bodied and tautly muscular flavors that possess good if not special density before culminating in a superbly long, well-balanced and sleek finish. This is packed with development potential.