(from 3 different parcels totaling .61 ha, one of which is in Puligny and the other two are in Chassagne; the vines are a mix of ages between 15 and 30+ years). Soft but not invisible wood sets off mildly exotic aromas of lychee, passion fruit, essence of pear and soft spice wisps. The rich and quite forward medium-bodied flavors possess an almost soft mid-palate and while the sappy and naturally sweet finish tightens up somewhat, this should be approachable early on and particularly so for a Bâtard. 92/2023+