{"product_id":"domaine-leflaive-bienvenues-batard-grand-cru-2023-750ml-introductory-pricing","title":"Domaine Leflaive \"Bienvenues\" Batard Grand Cru 2023 750ml (Introductory Offer)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEntirely located in the town of Puligny, this Grand Cru was first mentioned back in 1397 when the abbey of Maizière purchased some of it. Old records mentioned that this plot might have been planted with gamay and pinot noir a few hundred years ago. When Dr. Lavalle published his classification of Bourgogne back in 1855, the climat was already planted to Chardonnay.  The 2023 vintage was generous in quantity and balanced in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003equality, following the excellent 2022. A mild, dry winter was \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003efollowed by a cool, wet spring that helped recharge water \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ereserves. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAn exceptional white Burgundy from Domaine Leflaive, the 2023 Bienvenues-Bâtard-Montrachet Grand Cru showcases the elegance, precision, and extraordinary complexity of one of Burgundy’s most prestigious vineyard sites. Crafted from Chardonnay grown in Puligny-Montrachet, this remarkable Grand Cru combines refined opulence, silky texture, vibrant acidity, and captivating minerality, delivering a beautifully balanced wine with impressive depth and aging potential.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"x12ofw9d\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExpert Ratings\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"x12ofw9d\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e96 Points – Wine Spectator:\u003c\/strong\u003e A ripe white, this exudes peach, pineapple, mango, and apple tart aromas and flavors. Toasted brioche and a range of baking spice notes emerge as this expands on the kaleidoscopic aftertaste. Starts out broad but gains focus and finesse on the aftertaste. Best from 2027 through 2037.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"x12ofw9d\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e95 Points – Vinous:\u003c\/strong\u003e The 2023 Bienvenues-Bâtard-Montrachet Grand Cru has a stern, backward, petrichor- and limestone-scented bouquet that is quite Zen-like after the range of Premier Crus. The palate is fresh and vibrant with a silver bead of acidity, gaining weight in the mouth and very saline on the finish, with hints of orange zest on the aftertaste. Excellent.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"x12ofw9d\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e95 Points – Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate:\u003c\/strong\u003e The 2023 Bienvenues-Bâtard-Montrachet Grand Cru is a full-bodied, dense, and ample wine evocative of peach, orange oil, honeycomb, buttered toast, and white flowers. Structured and imposing, it combines generous richness with remarkable depth and complexity, promising to reward bottle aging.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"x12ofw9d\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e93–95 Points – Burghound:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sourced from the Domaine’s oldest vines, this outstanding Grand Cru offers beautifully textured, concentrated, and full-bodied flavors with focused power. A pronounced bitter-lemon character carries through to an exceptionally long finish, highlighting the wine’s impressive structure, intensity, and potential for extended aging.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e92-94 Prominent honeysuckle aromas add a touch of breadth to the equally ripe yet somehow more elegant nose of spicy and exotic jasmine tea and gardenia. There is again very good detail and a highly appealing underlying tension to the gorgeously textured flavors that exhibit focused power on the superbly long, balanced and compact finale. This is also built to age a decade or more but in this case, it could reasonably be approached after only 4 to 5 years.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVintage 2024 also available - Text Us at 212-724-6767 for special offer price.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"x12ofw9d\"\u003eRich yet exquisitely refined, the wine opens with aromas of white flowers, ripe peach, pear, orange zest, and delicate pastry, complemented by crushed limestone and subtle earthy nuances. The palate is silky and concentrated, balancing generous stone-fruit flavors with bright acidity and a distinctive saline minerality. Layers of honeycomb, toasted brioche, and gentle spice lead to a long, harmonious finish of remarkable finesse. A magnificent expression of Grand Cru Chardonnay, offering both immediate sophistication and outstanding potential for graceful evolution in the cellar.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"67Wine","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54423645454619,"sku":"210000061370","price":2020.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0694\/1789\/4171\/files\/trdbtcdnyu53qk8exzei.jpg?v=1793128572","url":"https:\/\/67wine.com\/products\/domaine-leflaive-bienvenues-batard-grand-cru-2023-750ml-introductory-pricing","provider":"67","version":"1.0","type":"link"}