2024 Domaine Fontaine-Gagnard Criots Bâtard-Montrachet Grand Cru
Pre-Arrival
94-96VN
95TA
92-95BH
$499.99
Pre-Arrival: Estimated to be available for delivery or pickup by 9/30/2026.
4 Available for Purchase
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96
Vinous
Reviewed January 2026The 2024 Criots-Bâtard-Montrachet Grand Cru has a delightful bouquet with crushed stone infusing the bright citrus fruit, tightly coiled but opening with time in the glass. The palate is well balanced with a fine bead of acidity, quite saline in the mouth with oyster shell on the weighty finish. There is real weight and presence here. No wonder it has the highest sugar level among all the Domaine's cuvées - the power is palpable in this Criots.(NM)
Professional Reviews
95
Tim Atkin
Céline said this had plenty of malic, and even after malolactic fermentation, this remains punchy with firm, high-voltage acidity. There is plenty of beautifully ripe, lusty fruit to absorb the vibrant flavors of star fruit, loquat, Seckel pear, wet stones and warm hay. The sustained, creamy finish weaves in light marine influences. Wait at least seven to eight years before uncorking this beauty.
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95
Burghound
Note: from 3 separate parcels of vines that are now 100 years of age that aggregate .33 ha. The natural exoticism of Criots is on display with notes of white and yellow peach, citrus confit, ginger and a hint of honey. The succulent, even opulent, larger-bodied flavors brim with sappy dry extract that imparts an almost chewy texture to the mid-palate while buffering the very firm acid spine on the powerful, compact and strikingly long finale. This isn't the densest wine in the range but I very much like the balance and development potential.
Details
| Origin | Chassagne Montrachet, Burgundy, France |
|---|---|
| Type/Varietal | Chardonnay |
| Alcohol Content | 13.5% |
| SKU | 1972020 |
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