DOMAINE LEFLAIVE Bienvenues-Batard-Montrachet Grand Cru 2020 Bottle

Description

THE WINE ADVOCATE Rating 95
Drink Date 2027 - 2050
Reviewed by William Kelley, Issue Date 31st Jan 2023, Source End of January 2023, The Wine Advocate
Leflaive's 2020 Bienvenues-Bâtard-Montrachet Grand Cru exhibits aromas of white currants, citrus oil, freshly baked bread, fresh herbs and white flowers, followed by a medium to full-bodied, ample and layered palate with good concentration, racy acids and a chalky finish. This is quite a fine-boned, delicate Bienvenues that doesn't show much of the vintage's sunshine.

BURGHOUND 95-97 points
Outer quote mark As is often the case, the nose is aromatically quite similar to the Pucelles though it's both spicier and more restrained. There is even better volume to the caressing and palate staining medium weight plus flavors that deliver strikingly good length on the clean, saline and sappy finish that is shaped by citrus-tinged acidity. This beauty is positively brilliant and at the moment, it cedes nothing to the Bâtard, which is not always the case. If you can find it, buy it. *Burghound Don't Miss!* Inner quote mark (6/2022) Allen Meadows

Jasper Morris Inside Burgundy 94-97 points "An elegant lemon and lime colour. The nose is very precise, a masterpiece of elegance, not giving too much up front. The oak is entirely integrated. A little bit of fresh fennel, otherwise pure white fruit. Then the concentration builds to the back, a slight youthful bitterness, all in all a discreet wine with enormous power to build subsequently. Tasted: May 2022"