2002 Bienvenues Batard Montrachet
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The most interesting of the wines in our first flight was the 2002 Domaine Leflaive Bienvenue-Bâtard-Montrachet, which remained bright, layered and beautifully focused throughout the course of the evening. The Leflaive was even better when I came back to it at the end of the evening. Although still young, it embodied all of the qualities Burgundy lovers seek in age worthy whites. I loved it.
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Allen Meadows, Burghound
Pierre Rovani
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Closed but pure aromas of peach, white plum, menthol, petrol and wet stone. Pure, powerful and youthfully aggressive, with tangy acids and a pronounced stoniness leaving the wine a bit angular today. Rather dry on the back end at present and not yet displaying its personality.
About the producer
Domaine Leflaive is arguably Burgundy’s most famous white wine producer, setting the benchmark for top-quality Chardonnay in the Côte de Beaune and the world. The property is the largest land-owner in Puligny-Montrachet, with extensive holdings in the village and five hectares of Grand Cru vineyards