2015 Domaine Leflaive Batard Montrachet

Chardonnay - 1.5L
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REVIEWS

WA 96 WS 96 BH 95 DC 95 JS 95
WA 96

Robert Parker's Wine Advocate, March 2018

The Leflaive 2015 Bâtard-Montrachet Grand Cru is a superb achievement in the 2015 vintage, wafting from the glass with a complex bouquet of white peach, fresh bread, pear, preserved citrus, beeswax and crisp yellow...
WS 96

Wine Spectator, December 2017

An appealing mix of lemon cake, peach, citronella, floral and stone flavors, this white is light-footed, yet intense and luminescent. Beautifully integrated acidity drives the long finish, where elements of mineral...
BH 95

Burghound, June 2017

(93-95) A pungent and more expressive nose offers up a broad assortment of aromas that include notes of matchstick, white orchard fruit and in particular white peach, exotic tea and plenty of citrus nuances. The mouth...
DC 95

Decanter,

More reserved than the elegant Bienvenues, with a deeper-pitched bouquet of peach, iodine, poached pear and a subtle framing of 80% new oak. On the palate the wine is more ample and dense, with incredible power and...
JS 95

jamessuckling.com, July 2021

Very attractive, bright, flinty nose. Lively and light-footed for this appellation, here’s a graceful, medium-to full-bodied white Burgundy with good aging potential, in spite of having moderate acidity. Very long, silky...

WINE DETAILS

Color & Type
White
Varietal
Chardonnay
Country
France
Region
Burgundy
Sub-region
Cote de Beaune
Appellation
Puligny Montrachet
Sub-appellation
Batard Montrachet
Vintage
2015
Size
1.5L
Percent alcohol
13%
Closure
Cork

The 2015 Domaine Leflaive Bâtard-Montrachet Grand Cru is an exceptional Chardonnay hailing from the prestigious Burgundy region in France. This wine, produced by Domaine Leflaive, is a standout from the 2015 vintage, showcasing the appellation of Puligny Montrachet, specifically the sub-appellation of Bâtard Montrachet.

Robert Parker's Wine Advocate, with a score of 96, describes this wine as a "superb achievement" with a complex bouquet that includes notes of white peach, fresh bread, pear, and preserved citrus. According to William Kelley, the wine is "full-bodied, multidimensional, and authoritative," with a sense of completeness that highlights its depth and amplitude.

Wine Spectator also awarded it a 96, praising its "appealing mix of lemon cake, peach, citronella, floral and stone flavors." The wine is described as "light-footed, yet intense and luminescent," with beautifully integrated acidity that drives a long, lingering finish.

Burghound gave it a score ranging from 93 to 95, noting its "pungent and more expressive nose" with aromas of matchstick, white orchard fruit, and exotic tea. The review highlights the wine's "big-bodied flavors" and "notably more refined" mouthfeel, emphasizing its potential for aging with an "impressive" finish.

Decanter, which also scored it 95, highlights the wine's "reserved" nature compared to its peers, with a deeper-pitched bouquet of peach, iodine, and poached pear. The palate is described as "ample and dense," with power and dimension that fully integrate the ripeness of the vintage.

James Suckling echoes the praises with a 95 score, describing a "very attractive, bright, flinty nose" and a "graceful, medium-to full-bodied" profile. Notably, the wine is made from biodynamically grown grapes, adding to its uniqueness.

Overall, the 2015 Domaine Leflaive Bâtard-Montrachet is a refined and powerful wine, celebrated for its complexity, depth, and aging potential.