(94-96 points) The 2022 Bâtard-Montrachet Grand Cru has an almost clinical bouquet with more penetration than the Criots served alongside. The medium-bodied palate has fine tension, but there is a real delicacy about this Bâtard with a very persistent, controlled finish and hints of white peach on the aftertaste. Wonderful. - Neal Martin, October 2023

Fontaine indicated that this had been bottled the day before my late February visit yet somewhat surprisingly, there was no reduction in evidence on the beautifully layered and fresh nose displaying a panoply of white orchard fruit aromas suffused with hints of lemon zest, floral and spice nuances. The rich, suave and powerful broad-shouldered flavors are admirably refined while displaying superb length on the tightly wound and strikingly persistent finale. This impeccably well-balanced finale is also very clearly built-to-age and I would suggest not even thinking about opening a bottle for at least 5 years. In a word, outstanding.