"There is a noticeable wood spice to the overtly Sauvage nose of plum, dark berry fruit, and plenty of earth character. The wood treatment extends to the palate as well, though the robust and muscular big-bodied flavors should have no difficulty integrating it by the time the firm tannic spine is resolved. This powerful effort will need at least 6 to 8 years to be approachable and 10 to 12 years to reach its apogee"
- Allen Meadows, Burghound
Domaine Baron Thenard is the second largest owner of Montrachet in Burgundy. His vines are situated right next to the Montrachet vines of Domaine de la Romanee-Conti. Besides having a prime location, he is blessed with old vines planted between 1931 and 1972.
In past years, Remoissenet would have the first choice of barre... read more →