Domaine Leflaive, Batard Montrachet other_regions Initially sleek

Initially sleek

Deep in color

150gm/L residual sugar

Following the Brunate over the course of several days was immensely rewarding

Domaine Leflaive, Batard Montrachet other_regions Initially sleek(from 3 different parcels, two on the Chassagne side and the third in the Puligny sector that is near the border dividing the two communes). Mild reduction knocks down the nose but it seems reasonably clear that the underlying fruit is ripe. What immediately impresses about the broad shouldered flavors is how fine they are which is not always the case with the typical Btard. This refinement only adds to the seductive palate feel of the extremely rich