The light to medium-bodied 2001 Batard-Montrachet, a wine produced from a vineyard acquired through a swap with Domaine Ramonet, displays anise, flower, and pear aromas. Juicy lemons can be found in this fleshy, sappy effort as well as in its long, expressive finish. Projected maturity: now-2010.
Importers: Eric Solomon, European Cellars, New York, NY; tel. (212) 924-4949; and Bacchus Importers, Baltimore, MD; (800) 525-9699