The 2016 Batard Montrachet Grand Cru was vinified together rather than in four different parcels due to the frost (in fact one plot was pulled out). It has a much more involving and expressive bouquet compared to the Bienvenues. The palate is slightly viscous on the entry countered by a keen thread of acidity, not as tensile as the Bienvenues but surprisingly richer than one would have expected, with traces of wild honey toward the caressing finish. This may well turn out to be the pick of Leflaive's 2016s.

This is broad and lush in texture, evoking peach, lemon cream, hazelnut and baking spice flavors. Harmonious enough to enjoy now, yet should develop well over the next decade. Really long, tangy finish. Drink now through 2028. 185 cases made, 26 cases imported.??–BS??Region: France / Burgundy / Batard-Montrachet Select to Add