Domaine Leflaive, Batard Montrachet other_regions Happily here there is no

Happily here there is no reduction present on the ultra-spicy and floral nose where soft wood frames the ripe aromas of various dark berries and plum scents

There were no issues with this specific bottle

" This was the first year the estate used its new optical sorter

but that's not always a good thing

cola and dried ginger

Domaine Leflaive, Batard Montrachet other_regions Happily here there is no(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