Minerals and oak can be discerned in the aromatics of the 1999 Batard-Montrachet (Domaine bottling). Medium-bodied and with good breadth, this wine possesses a lovely, focused, and nuanced mineral and toasted oak-flavored personality. It is leaner than one would expect for a grand cru, yet remains delicious, refreshing, and flavorful. Projected maturity: now-2007.
Importer: Clicquot, Inc., New York, NY; tel (212) 888-7575.