Criots Batard Montrachet 2020 Domaine Fontaine-Gagnard

Vinous (94)

The 2020 Criots-Bâtard-Montrachet Grand Cru, matured in around 40% new oak, has quite an intense bouquet: orange pith, grilled hazelnut and walnut, just a hint of spice. It will require time for the wood to fully integrate. The palate is rounded in texture with light tropical notes, passion fruit and pineapple counterbalanced by a fine line of acidity. Just misses a little tension on the finish, but otherwise this is very fine.

Burghound (95)

This is also wonderfully pure and, contrary to most vintages, currently displays no exoticism on the highly spiced white orchard fruit aromas. Once again there is a really lovely mouthfeel to the succulent yet sleek medium weight plus flavors that culminate in a hugely persistent finish. This is potential the best Fontaine Criots in a number of years.