DOMAINE LEFLAIVE Bienvenues-Batard-Montrachet Grand Cru 2013 Bottle

Description

The 2013 Bienvenue Bâtard Montrachet Grand Cru has received significant acclaim, earning 93 points from both Vinous and The Wine Advocate. Vinous praises its high-pitched aromas of pear, lime, crushed stone, and lavender, describing the wine as intensely flavoured yet airy and light on its feet, with firm limey acidity that enhances its structure. The finish is tight and lengthy, revealing a rising floral perfume. The Wine Advocate similarly awarded it 93 points, noting its clean bouquet with hints of undergrowth, and a palate that maintains balance with touches of bitter lemon. Despite not reaching the charm of the 2014 vintage, this wine demonstrates composure and class, with a finish that retains richness, making it ideal for enjoyment through 2032.

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Domaine Leflaive is a prestigious winery located in the Côte de Beaune region of Burgundy, France, renowned for producing some of the world’s finest white wines, particularly those made from Chardonnay. Established in 1717, the estate has a rich history and is one of the leading figures in the production of premier and grand cru white Burgundies, especially from the Meursault and Puligny-Montrachet appellations.

The estate comprises approximately 26 hectares of vineyards, farmed with a strong emphasis on biodynamic practices in recent years to promote soil health and biodiversity. Domaine Leflaive is celebrated for its commitment to sustainable viticulture, using organic farming methods and traditional winemaking techniques to create wines that express the unique terroir of the region.

Domaine Leflaive's wines are distinguished by their elegance, complexity, and balance, often exhibiting bright acidity, minerality, and nuanced fruit flavors alongside floral and buttery notes. The wines are typically aged in French oak barrels, which contribute to their depth and character.

With a legacy of excellence and numerous accolades, Domaine Leflaive remains a highly respected name among wine enthusiasts and collectors, epitomizing the craftsmanship and artistry of Burgundy’s winemaking heritage.

VINOUS 93+ points
Drinking Window 2022 - 2030
From: The 2014 & 2013 White Burgundies (Sep 2015)
(the grand crus were bottled in mid-April): High-pitched aromas of pear, lime, crushed stone and lavender. Intensely flavored but airy and light on its feet, with firm limey acidity (4.4 grams per liter) cutting the wine's flesh. Finishes tight and long, with rising floral perfume. Again, this is high-pitched and refined for the vintage. - By Stephen Tanzer on May 2015

THE WINE ADVOCATE 93 points
Reviewed by: Neal Martin
Drink Date: 2017 - 2032
The 2013 Bienvenue Bâtard Montrachet Grand Cru has a clean bouquet, touches of undergrowth here, perhaps not quite as comely as the 2014 may turn out. The palate is nicely balanced with hints of bitter lemon, striking acidity but showing composure and class on the finish that appears to have retained some of that nascent richness that it showed in barrel.