2017 Criots Batard Montrachet

The 2017 Criots-Bâtard-Montrachet Grand Cru comes from a miniscule 0.05 hectare parcel planted in 1975, vine density has been increased to 24,000 vines in recent years. There is just a single five years old barrel, which had not been racked. It is a little muffled on the nose when I taste it, though it reveals hints of fresh pear, wet limestone and dew-speckled Granny Smith apples with time. The palate is beautifully balanced with a fine bead of acidity, taut and focused but with wonderful purity and depth towards the finish, with hints of quince lingering on the aftertaste. Très bon!