2003 Domaine Vincent Girardin Bienvenues-Bâtard-Montrachet Grand Cru
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Harvested at 14.9% natural potential alcohol, the almond, mineral, sage, and crisp pear-scented 2003 Bienvenue-Batard-Montrachet (white) displays superb ripeness in its medium-bodied character. Its glycerin-laden personality is sappy, and packed with sweet minerals, cream, as well as pears. This deep, rich wine has outstanding depth and a long, flavorful finish. Projected maturity: now-2014. Importer: Vineyard Brands, Birmingham, AL; tel. (205) 980-8802; Vincent Girardin also bottles some of these same wines under the Baron de la Charriere label, imported by Eric Solomon European Cellars, Charlotte, NC; tel. (704) 358-1565
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Stephen Tanzer, Vinous
Pierre Rovani
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Paler yellow than the special Corton-Charlemagne. Aromas of peach, lemon, spices, flowers and menthol. Less deep and chewy than the examples from Corton-Charlemagne, with less sweetness of fruit and a light minty character. This is less impressive on the back end, where a saline nuance and some new oak give the finish a youthfully edgy quality. This may have suffered by being shown just after the very strong samples from Corton-Charlemagne.