The 2013 Batard-Montrachet Grand Cru is more expressive on the nose than the Bienvenue at the moment, offering cold wet limestone and Granny Smith apple scents. There is certainly good intensity here. The palate is fresh and vibrant with finely tuned acidity, superb mineral concentration with splendid weight and length on the finish. For me, this is a cut above the Bienvenue this year and on par with last year's Batard-Montrachet.