Spectacular Grand Cru grower Chardonnay from Chouilly. Medium gold in the glass. Meager, medium sized bubbles that dissipate rather quickly. Very zippy and lively from the jump. The nose is terrific with a little salt and herbs along with some toffee. Really nice citrus fruit leaps out of the glass. Buttered brioche and spice compliment.
Single vineyard Grand Cru fruit from a tiny plot called “Le Fond du Bateau”, the bottom of the boat. Bottled in June of 2010 and disgorged in May of 2018 with a dosage of 1 g/l to let the terroir truly shine. So bold and so full of personality. Racy acidity and distinctive minerality throughout. Nice depth and complexity here.
This really does get better and better as it evolves in the glass. The beautiful citrus expresses itself initially with peaches and green apples. Pears, apricots, and a nice bit of spice. Bold but oh so elegant simultaneously. This is long and very posh. An instant favorite and will be so much better down there road. — 3 years ago
Hunter Demi bateau — 7 years ago
New Year 2020. Degorged 5/2020. This did seem to have an extra layer of richness and depth — 2 years ago
Hunter bateau great haut medoc — 7 years ago
Had the 2012 a Bateau Ivre and it was great. Very balanced. Great with fatty foods. — 9 years ago
Citrus and tropical fruit, lychee is prominent, toasty brioche, cream. Fine bubbles, light body, but textured. Lively and exciting from start to finish. — 3 years ago
Mario had at BATEAU 2/17 — 6 years ago
bateau birthday — 7 years ago
Jean-Phillippe Landry
Juice juice juice, great wine that’s adventurous but has classical gamay touch — 6 months ago