-
96
/ 100
Burghound -
96
/ 100
Decanter -
95
/ 100
Vinous
White
Classification
Chardonnay
Variety
2022
Vintage
750ml (Bottle)
Bottle Size
France
Country
Burgundy, Batard-Montrachet
Region
13.5%
Alcohol %
5-10 Years
Cellaring
Scores
96 / 100"A vaguely exotic quality is present on the nose of Asian-style spiced jasmine tea, orange peel, carnation, acacia, lilac and all but invisible oak. The middleweight flavors are not quite as oncentrated as those of the Bienvenues-Bâtard-Montrachet but they manage to display equally good power and drive while exhibiting superb length and impeccably good balance. This is an elegant Bâtard that is distinctly different texturally than its stablemate. - 94-96 Points, Allen Meadows`"
- Burghound
96 / 100
"Ripe, buttery fruit aromas touched with hints of spice, cream and acacia blossoms make a showy first impression. It carries through on the palate with admirable richness and depth of flavour, to a long, complex finish. Yet it's the wine’s finesse and elegance that makes it genuinely outstanding. The domain farms four parcels in Bâtard, most of it on the Puligny side, including some very old vines that give the wine its characteristic structure and depth. - Charles Curtis MW"
- Decanter
95 / 100
"The 2022 Bâtard-Montrachet Grand Cru has a very refined bouquet, beautifully delineated, with a little more intensity than the Bienvenue. A touch of wild mint comes through with aeration. The palate has a twist of bitter lemon and is pretty saline on the mid-palate, though maybe the Bienvenue possesses a touch more finesse? It has a lovely texture (again) with a long, peppery aftertaste. Excellent. - Neal Martin"
- Vinous
Tasting Notes
This is a monumental expression of one of Burgundy’s most prestigious grand cru vineyards. Known for its powerful yet refined character, this wine delivers layers of ripe stone fruit, citrus, and hazelnut, all supported by a vibrant minerality and fresh acidity. Domaine Leflaive’s dedication to biodynamic viticulture ensures a wine of purity and depth, while the exceptional 2022 vintage adds concentration and elegance. This Bâtard-Montrachet is a masterful example of Leflaive’s skill and is perfect for collectors and connoisseurs seeking a wine that will evolve beautifully with age.
Tasting Profile
- Light
- Full
- Low Tannin
- Tannic
- Sweet
- Dry
- Low Acidity
- High Acidity