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2002 Domaine Leflaive Bâtard-Montrachet

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May 14, 2023 - $1,100

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RATINGS

94Stephen Tanzer

Big, musky nose combines apple, clove, honey and stone, along with a leesy complexity. Large-scaled and powerful on the attack, then rock-solid in the middle palate, with powerful acids.

93-95Burghound.com

..the flavors detonate on the palate like a bomb. The dense, big, rich and explosive full-bodied flavors are blessed with abundant dry extract and a finish that won't quit..

90-93The Wine Advocate

Medium-bodied, rich, and deep...tangy, mineral-flavored...

REGION

France, Burgundy, Côte d'Or, Côte de Beaune, Puligny-Montrachet, Bâtard-Montrachet

Batard-Montrachet is one of the four great Grand Cru Chardonnay vineyards in the appellation of Puligny-Montrachet, in Burgundy. Like its neighbor Le Montrachet, Batard-Montrachet also lies partly in the Chassagne-Montrachet appellation just to the south of Puligny-Montrachet. At 30 acres, Batard-Montrachet is the largest of four Grand Crus and it is divided into nearly 30 individually owned parcels. Located just to the east of Le Montrachet, the soil of Batard-Montrachet is deeper and less thin. The largest landholders are Leflaive, with 4.5 acres; Ramonet, 1.2 acres; Bachelet-Ramonet, 1.4 acres; and Paul Pernot, 1.5 acres.

TYPE

White Wine, Chardonnay, Grand Cru

This white variety originated in Burgundy, but is now grown around the world. Its flexibility to thrive in many regions translates to wide flavor profile in the market. Chardonnay is commonly used in making Champagne and sparkling wines.