The 2001 Bienvenue-Batard-Montrachet displays creamed flower aromas and a seamless, rich, medium-bodied personality. Silky-textured, wide, and deep, it is a forward, expressive, plump wine that does not compromise on purity or detail. Anticipated maturity: now-2010.
Importer: Vineyard Brands, Birmingham, AL; tel. (205) 980-8802 Note: 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.