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2018 Domaine Leflaive Bienvenues-Bâtard-Montrachet

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April 14, 2024 - $780

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RATINGS

95-97Vinous / IWC

...scents of wet limestone and sea spray, just a slight menthol note developing with aeration...palate is well balanced with a fine bead of acidity...very pretty, elegant Bienvenue that reveals hints of blood orange and sour lemon on the precise, persistent finish.

94+ The Wine Advocate

Scents of pear, white flowers, almond paste, buttered toast, citrus zest and smok...full-bodied and satiny wine that's layered and fleshy...

18.5Jancis Robinson

More restrained and subtle on the nose compared with the Puligny Les Pucelles, a touch of white mushroom. Delicate stony citrus. But more spicy power on the palate, taut, sinewy, almost lean but very long. High acidity. Coiled, tight, mouth-watering. This is almost severe in its intensity. Power, length and freshness, an elegant powerhouse.

REGION

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

Bienvenues-Batard-Montrachet is the smallest of the four Puligny-Montrachet Grand Cru Chardonnay vineyards at 9.1 acres. It is on the northeast slope of Puligny-Montrachet Grand Cru appellation. Burgundy writer Clive Coates has noted that at its best, Bienvenues-Batard-Montrachet “has a fatness, a honeyed or honeysuckle fragrance and certain delicacy.” The largest landholders are Leflaive, 2.7 acres; Ramonet, 1.4 acres; and Vincent Girardin, 1.2 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.