Domaine Leflaive, Batard Montrachet other_regions deep and palate staining finish

deep and palate staining finish

Refreshing on the palate

Initially sleek

Deep in color

Tasted blind at the annual Southwold tasting

Domaine Leflaive, Batard Montrachet other_regions deep and palate staining finish(from 3 different parcels, two on the Chassagne side and the third in the Puligny sector that is near the border dividing the two communes). Mild reduction knocks down the nose but it seems reasonably clear that the underlying fruit is ripe. What immediately impresses about the broad shouldered flavors is how fine they are which is not always the case with the typical Btard. This refinement only adds to the seductive palate feel of the extremely rich