Batard Montrachet Domaine Jean-Claude Ramonet 2012 (750ML)

93 Points, William Kelley, Robert Parker's Wine Advocate: "The 2012 Bâtard-Montrachet Grand Cru was served after the domaine's 2014 Montrachet-a hard act to follow, but it made a valiant effort. Since I last encountered it a year ago, the wine has become quite exotic, with an extravagant nose of white peach, petrol, iodine and tangerine oil. On the palate, the wine is ample, concentrated and generous but rather heavier and missing some of the energy displayed by the wonderfully restrained and vibrant 2014 Bâtard. It appears to be evolving quite rapidly, so this is a good candidate for near-term consumption." 1/18

95 Points, Bruce Sanderson, Wine Spectator: "The apple pie, butterscotch, toast and spice notes are matched to a creamy texture. The vibrant structure sneaks up on you, defining the long finish. Reticent today, showing potential for the future. Best from 2019 through 2035. 15 cases imported." 7/15

95 Points, Allen Meadows, Burghound: "While sharing certain similarities with the nose of the Bienvenues-Bâtard-Montrachet, in particular soft wood and mint hints, this is notably more reserved and it's clear that this isn't interested in playing nicely yet, as the nose is all but shut down. Even extended aeration barely coaxes ripe orchard fruit and floral scents to reveal themselves and it's easy to sense that even before you taste the wine that it's built-to-age. Also like the Bienvenues-Bâtard-Montrachet this is dense and very serious while retaining fine delineation and excellent power and punch thanks to the firm but ripe core of citrus-tinged acidity that shapes the explosively persistent finish. If there is anything to reproach the '12 Bâtard on, it's that it is not especially complex at present though the underlying material is just too good for it not to progressively develop much, much more over time. Additionally, in contrast to the say the Champs Canet which could arguably be approached young, if you're going to buy this, just plan on putting it in the back of your cellar and forgetting that you own it for at least 6 to 8 years though it should effortlessly reward 10 to 12 and perhaps even 15. In a word, brilliant." 6/15