Though the green apple-scented 2003 Criots-Batard-Montrachet exhibits considerable depth of fruit in its broad, medium-bodied attack, its apple-flavored Jolly Rancher-like personality finishes short and somewhat linear. Anticipated maturity: 2007-2012?
Importers include: Martine’s Wines, Novato, CA; tel. (415) 883-0400; and Lauber Imports, Somerville, NJ; tel. (908) 725-2100