2008 Batard Montrachet
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The 2008 Bâtard-Montrachet Grand Cru has an advanced brioche and melted butter scented nose with touches of pumpkin and nougat. It is actually quite pleasurable, although nothing similar to a Bâtard-Montrachet. The palate is medium-bodied with a smooth texture, honeyed and nutty, rather smudged towards the lackluster finish. Hello premature oxidation. Tasted blind at 67 Pall Mall in London.
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Allen Meadows, Burghound
Jancis Robinson MW
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(malo done, but this wasn't scheduled to be fined until the end of June) Medium yellow. Ripe, clean, highly aromatic nose combines gingery spices, flowers and a honeyed nuance. Fat, silky, sweet and full, boasting strong yellow fruit flavors and impressive volume. This big boy really stains the palate with flavor, but I wanted a bit more lift and nuance. Remy notes that the pH here is a very healthy 3.15.
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