Batard Montrachet Domaine Leflaive 1996

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Batard Montrachet Domaine Leflaive 1996

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Batard Montrachet Domaine Leflaive 1996

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75 cl

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£1,920.00

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Now led by Brice de la Morandière, Domaine Leflaive is one of the most influential estates in Puligny-Montrachet. The estate focuses almost entirely on white wines made from Chardonnay, including four Grand Cru and four Premier Cru expressions. This particular release hails from four parcels of Bâtard-Montrachet Grand Cru that were planted between 1962 and 1989. Burgundy 1996 was particularly good for Chardonnay, giving wines with excellent fruit, good body and the ability to age well.

1996

White

Batard-Montrachet

Domaine Leflaive

Burgundy, France

Chardonnay

95 Vinous

The 1996 Bâtard-Montrachet Grand Cru is a great wine from the late Anne-Claude Leflaive. Yes, there is quite a heavy reduction on the nose with strong struck match notes, but it dissipates with aeration after 90 minutes. The palate has lovely weight and intensity, notes of orange peel and curd, steely and taut at first but opening with time in the glass with real precision on the finish. Do not be afraid to give this an hour's decanting. Tasted blind at 67 Pall Mall in London. Neal Martin1st May 2019

Jancis Robinson

1996 is particularly successful for Batard-Montrachet. Leflaive's explodes from the glass with highly-expressive mineral, hazelnut and toasty oak aromas. On the palate, this full-bodied, silky and awesomely rich wine has highly-delineated yet fat and layered waves of white fruits, stones and spices. Brawny yet feminine, powerful yet elegant, this gem is a tour de force! Anticipated maturity: 2002-2010. The rating, with the range of scores in parentheses, indicates the wine was tasted from cask, not bottle.

Anne-Claude Leflaive, this famed estate's director, and Pierre Morey, its winemaker, are justifiably excited about their 1996s. Some of their lots had 14% natural alcohol potential, yet huge acidity levels. Morey said that the malic and tartaric acid levels were even at harvest, an unprecedented occurrence in a ripe vintage in Burgundy. Like his colleagues at other domaines, he attributes the high levels of malic acid to the cool temperatures that were present in late summer and early fall. Madame Leflaive added that the estate's policy of hoeing the vineyards forces the vine's roots deep into the soil also increases acidity levels.

Importer: Frederick Wildman & Sons, New York, NY; tel (212) 355-0700.Pierre Rovani23rd February 1998

Domaine Leflaive

The pinnacle of Puligny-Montrachet

Founded in the 18th century, Domaine Leflaive has built a storied reputation for its commitment to biodynamic farming and exceptional craftsmanship. The estate owns 22 hectares of vineyards, including 10 hectares of Premiers Crus in Puligny-Montrachet (Les Combettes, Les Pucelles, Le Clavoillon, Les Folatières), as well as no fewer than 5 hectares of Grands Crus (Chevalier-Montrachet, Bâtard-Montrachet, Bienvenues-Bâtard-Montrachet, and a tiny holding in Le Montrachet).

Joseph Leflaive, whose vision and dedication in the early 20th century were pivotal, transformed the domaine into a symbol of excellence. In the 1990s, Anne-Claude Leflaive introduced biodynamic practices, adhering to rigorous standards that respect the natural rhythms of the earth, promoting soil health and vine vitality without synthetic chemicals. This holistic approach results in Chardonnay wines celebrated for their purity, depth, and complexity. Each bottle reflects the rich heritage and innovative spirit that have made Domaine Leflaive a revered name among wine enthusiasts.

Burgundy, France

Domaine Leflaive