Jean-Claude Bachelet, Bienvenues Batard Montrachet Vintage:2019 broad-shouldered Champagne for the dinner

broad-shouldered Champagne for the dinner table

100% Chardonnay

The deep garnet colored 2009 Rubicon contains 3% Cabernet Franc and 1% Merlot

this will need to add depth to merit the upper end of my projected range but given the extended cellaring horizon

Jean-Claude Bachelet, Bienvenues Batard Montrachet Vintage:2019 broad-shouldered Champagne for the dinner(from a tiny . 0942 ha parcel). Exceptionally pretty aromas of honeysuckle, acacia blossom and lilac combine with those of lemon lime, spice and pear. The notably finer if significantly less powerful medium bodied flavors possess a caressing but punchy mouthfeel while flashing focused power on the gorgeously long finish where the only nit is a hint of warmth. This is also potentially stunning and very classy.