All these wines (and many more) were tasted blind in London in September 2002. Some were truly thrilling and bore witness to the reputation of this white burgundy vintage but a disturbing number were seriously out of condition. Sauzet and Leflaive did particularly well, with Bouchard Père et Fils thoroughly rejuvenated.
See also a magnificent tasting of 15 1999 Montrachets.
Bienvenue Bâtard Montrachet 2000
Pernot 18.5 Drink 2006-2016
Good acidity and real spine. Thoroughly exciting wine that pierces the palate. Not nearly ready and with very slightly obvious alcohol on the finish but all the elements are there for a...
