2003 Batard Montrachet
Estimated value
Buying options
Tasting notes
Pale yellow. Exotic aromas of peach liqueur, flowers and spicy oak, with a whiff of room freshener. Fat, sweet and full-bodied but lacking in definition. A huge but rather inelegant Batard that some tasters will prize for its sheer fullness and dimension.
Critic scores
Average Score
Allen Meadows, Burghound
Pierre Rovani
More reviews and scores
The melted-butter scented 2003 Batard-Montrachet (white) is plush, easygoing, and softly plump. A pleasing medium-bodied effort, its over-ripe white fruit flavors lead to a long, supple finish that reveals a nice touch of freshness. It should be drunk over the next 5-6 years. Importer: Wilson-Daniels, St. Helena, CA; tel. (707) 963-9661
Healthy pale color. Candied peach, apricot and nectarine on the nose, lifted by a floral element. Chewy and densely packed but not at all hard. This is adamantly dry and powerful too but shows more extract. In fact, this is quite explosive in the mouth, and very long, solid and dry on the aftertaste. Not a particularly elegant style, but offers strong potential.
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