Domaine Leflaive, Batard Montrachet other_regions Initially sleek

Initially sleek

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

150gm/L residual sugar

this is a wine to lay down

There is enough fruit for the 2001 to drink well for another decade or so

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