2018 Bienvenues Batard Montrachet
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Scents of pear, white flowers, almond paste, buttered toast, citrus zest and smoke preface the 2018 Bienvenues-Bâtard-Montrachet Grand Cru, a full-bodied and satiny wine that's layered and fleshy, with a satiny attack that segues into a tightly wound core and a chalky finish. This, too, should reward bottle age.
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Julia Harding MW, jancisrobinson.com
Neal Martin
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The 2018 Bienvenue-Bâtard-Montrachet Grand Cru has a terse, stoic, delineated bouquet with scents of wet limestone and sea spray, just a slight menthol note developing with aeration. The palate is well balanced with a fine bead of acidity. A very pretty, elegant Bienvenue that reveals hints of blood orange and sour lemon on the precise, persistent finish. This is a gorgeous Bienvenue.
1.3 ha (3.2 acres). 25% new oak. Tank sample. More restrained and subtle on the nose compared with the Puligny Les Pucelles, a touch of white mushroom. Delicate stony citrus. But more spicy power on the palate, taut, sinewy, almost lean but very long. High acidity. Coiled, tight, mouth-watering. This is almost severe in its intensity. Power, length and freshness, an elegant powerhouse. (JH)
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