2019 Bouchard Pere et Fils, Montrachet Grand Cru 6x750ml

Vinous 95

The 2019 Montrachet Grand Cru is very intense on the nose. Beautifully defined and focused, with fleeting touches of orange pith and oyster shell, this unfurls beautifully. The palate is exquisitely defined, lightly spiced and powerful, yet paradoxically weightless. It fans out effortlessly on the finish, in spite of a bit of alcohol to contend with. Tasted blind at the Burgfest tasting. [Neal Martin, 12/12/2023]

Anticipated maturity: 2030-2070

Robert Parker 96

Aromas of white flowers, fresh peach, toasted bread, mandarin oil and pastry cream introduce Bouchard’s 2019 Montrachet Grand Cru, a full-bodied, layered and multidimensional wine that’s deep and concentrated, with racy acids, terrific mid-palate amplitude and a long, saline finish. Broad shouldered and powerful without being at all overbearing, it’s an exemplary rendition of this celebrated site. [William Kelley, 12/11/2020]

JancisRobinson.com 16.5++

Cask sample. Richer than the Chevalier-Montrachet. Very youthful. Lots going on here such as electric lime fruit. It really does have a lot going on on the end. But it’s all awfully unformed. There’s quite a bit of sweetness. Not yet complex but it might get there. [12/21/2020]

Anticipated maturity: 2025-2045