An exceptional white Burgundy from one of the region’s most celebrated producers, the 2023 Domaine Leflaive Bâtard-Montrachet Grand Cru combines extraordinary concentration, refined elegance, vibrant acidity, and profound mineral complexity. Crafted from Chardonnay grapes in the Côte de Beaune, this prestigious Grand Cru is a powerful yet beautifully balanced wine with remar...Show More >
An exceptional white Burgundy from one of the region’s most celebrated producers, the 2023 Domaine Leflaive Bâtard-Montrachet Grand Cru combines extraordinary concentration, refined elegance, vibrant acidity, and profound mineral complexity. Crafted from Chardonnay grapes in the Côte de Beaune, this prestigious Grand Cru is a powerful yet beautifully balanced wine with remarkable aging potential.
Expert Ratings
98 Points – Vinous: The 2023 Bâtard-Montrachet Grand Cru has a little more intensity on the nose than the Bienvenue, with touches of struck flint, cold stone, and light Granny Smith apple scents that are tightly coiled and unfold with aeration. The palate is crisp and taut, much more mineral-driven than the Bienvenue, with a truly complex and persistent finish that is a joy to behold. This riveted me to the spot and is one of the finest expressions of this holding that I have encountered in over 25 years of tasting at Leflaive.
98 Points – Wine Spectator: Taut and intense, featuring lime blossom, citronella, oyster shell, hazelnut, vanilla, and pastry aromas and flavors, this white is driven by its laser-like acidity. Balanced, with a seemingly endless finish that echoes the complex flavors and leaves you wanting more.
96 Points – Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate: Notes of orange oil, pear, and peach mingle with hints of nutmeg, clear honey, and buttered toast, introducing Leflaive’s 2023 Bâtard-Montrachet Grand Cru. Full-bodied, dense, and blocky, it is broad-shouldered and multidimensional, with an unctuous attack, a deep mid-palate, and a broad, expansive finish.
Rich and powerful yet remarkably refined, with aromas of ripe pear, white peach, citrus zest, and delicate white flowers, layered with toasted hazelnut, subtle spice, and crushed limestone. The palate is full-bodied and beautifully textured, balancing luscious orchard fruit with vibrant acidity and profound mineral complexity. A long, elegant finish reveals hints of citrus, saline freshness, and finely integrated oak. A magnificent expression of Grand Cru Chardonnay with outstanding aging potential.
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