1998 Batard Montrachet
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As I had experienced a great deal of difficulty tasting through Domaine Leflaive's 1998s a year ago due to their high levels of sulphur, Anne-Claude Leflaive was kind enough to allow me to retaste them. The wine was opened two hours prior to my tasting it. The white and yellow fruit-scented 1998 Batard-Montrachet has excellent breadth to its almond, mineral, and pear-flavored character. Medium-bodied, plump, and satin-textured, it is the most harmonious of all of the domaine's 1998s. Anticipated maturity: now-2007. Importer: Wilson-Daniels, St. Helena, CA; (707) 963-9661.
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The Wine Advocate
Pierre Rovani
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As I had experienced a great deal of difficulty tasting through Domaine Leflaive's 1998s a year ago due to their high levels of sulphur, Anne-Claude Leflaive was kind enough to allow me to retaste them. The wine was opened two hours prior to my tasting it. The white and yellow fruit-scented 1998 Batard-Montrachet has excellent breadth to its almond, mineral, and pear-flavored character. Medium-bodied, plump, and satin-textured, it is the most harmonious of all of the domaine's 1998s. Anticipated maturity: now-2007. Pierre Rovani, Wine Advocate # 133 Feb 2001
As I had experienced a great deal of difficulty tasting through Domaine Leflaive's 1998s a year ago due to their high levels of sulphur, Anne-Claude Leflaive was kind enough to allow me to retaste them. The wine was opened two hours prior to my tasting it. Feb 2001, www.robertparker.com
Ripe, fruit-driven aromas of peach, mandarin orange and quince. Thicker, sweeter and larger-scaled than the Bienvenue; quite dry but rich and mouthfilling. Handles its alcohol gracefully. Very ripe and sweet.
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