Sucks. They started making changes in 2918 and again in 2019/2020 hoping these changes were significant it time will tell.
Not sure what changes they have made, Ryan? A 2020 Bâtard-Montrachet recently was as flat as a biscuit. DIAM please!!!
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I saw that. DIAM usage is the only thing that makes sense - and not to is pure ego and ignorance. When the wines are as good as they are it’s hard for me to understand why they won’t make the switch. Pisses me off.
It is to the point where non-use of Diam is malpractice.
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They made changes to the batonnage, cork, barrel treatment and wax. I am sure there were other things just don’t remember off the top of my head. There is a video about some of this floating around out there.
Horrible about the Batard.
I saw the CT notes as well and wish that that person gets a chance to try another bottle.
Think you will be happy with the decision to stock up 
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Two recent lovely 17s: Raveneau Montee de Tonnerre and and Bonneau du Martray Corton Charlemagne. Consumed on consecutive nights; I was able to spend a lot more time with the Raveneau.
Both were very good (and in the case of the Raveneau, on a trajectory to real excellence) and confirmed the high quality of the vintage. Both still quite young for my tastes. The BdM was very harmonious and refined, with creamy yellow fruits but nice precision. Very good but will never be a total blockbuster.
The Raveneau was a bit bigger with really nice weight and acid. But it was a bit straightforward for the price and reputation. I think another 5-10 years will work wonders and bring some needed mid-palate depth. I tend to prefer Raveneau with some real age on it.
Both very fresh.
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I will never buy another Boillot wine after I had 6/6 bottles from a 6 pack of mouchere premox.
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I feel like 2017 Chablis was in an awkward phase for a bit. I had a 2017 Raveneau MDT and Dauvissat Forets back in early 2024 and the fruit was a touch sweet and masking the minerality and acid. More recent experiences with the vintage have changed my tune and I really think these wines are destined for greatness.
Edit: I tend to prefer MDT in the 15 to 20 years range, and agree that this likely needs another 4-5 years to start showing fire works.
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I enjoyed 2015 Vincent Girardin Chassagne-Montrachet 1er Cru Morgeot on Easter Sunday and Monday. Showing lemons, limes, not-quite-ripe banana, hazelnuts, and crisp white mushroom on the nose—felt very fresh, probably in part to living in a cold wine fridge since soon after release. Bright acidity, medium-bodied, and a chalky sensation on the palate that even a minerality skeptic like myself has to acknowledge. This was quite good, but didn’t have quite the tension or extra gear to get me really excited.
Hard to find information about this bottling online or in Inside Burgundy, so I’d be happy to hear others’ experiences with this wine. Current release seems to be going for around $175. Does that feel like a fair value?
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Try the 2014 BdM Corton- Charlemagne. Exceptional.
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Indeed very good, but the 08 was absolutely killer. Of course this assumes good bottles - which aren’t that easy to find - but we had a flight of 08/10/14/17/20 at the Domaine and all were pristine.
Yes, I drank through 2 bottles of this–both extraordinary. Unfortunately, a 1996 I was saving was pre-moxed when opened; retailer made me whole.
I bought a 6 bottle case of the 2014 upon release. I’ve had two bottles, both fantastic. I realized I have 2 bottles of the 2008 left which I also bought on release. I foresee a side by side comparison in the near future!
Unfortunately, I have a remaining magnum of the 1996 BdM. I’m hoping, but doubtful, that it is spared from premox.
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It would just be mox at this point
Perhaps. However, the late 70s and 80s BdMs were going strong well into their 30s. I recall my last bottle of 82 BdM was terrific a few years ago.
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Some friends came across a magnum of the 1994 recently, and it was in good shape. So you have a decent chance :)!
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Meh. They taste different to me.
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