1998 Batard-Montrachet

Wine Details
Place of Origin

France

Burgundy

Color

White

Grape/Blend

Chardonnay

Reviews & Tasting Notes

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As high as permitted yields were in '99 (63 hectoliters per hectare for premier crus), Bernard Mollard points out, they were even higher in 1982, at 84 h/h. In any event, he adds, the '99s began with healthy ripeness (he harvested fruit with natural sugars from 12.7% to 14.1%), and the wines are freshened by ripe balancing acids. Mollard also ventured the opinion that his barrels were better in '99 than in '98, even though they came essentially from the same sources. The '99s showed well on my recent visit, as did several of Mollard top '98s. In the earlier year, says Mollard, frost was not a factor, except for a bit in his Virondot vines high on the hillside.

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The '98s, says Bernard Mollard, are easier to taste at this stage than the '97s, which had more reduced aromas. Grape sugars were a bit lower than those of the earlier vintage, as hydric stress in August retarded the ripening process. Still, Mollard adds, a north wind enabled the grapes to gain 1.5 degrees of potential alcohol in the four days leading up to harvest. Because the alcoholic fermentations were difficult, the '98s finished with a bit more residual sugar. I found these wines better balanced and fresher than the '97s. (Robert Kacher Selections, Washington, D.C.)

Importer Details
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