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Bienvenue Bâtard Montrachet, Domaine Leflaive 2005

RegionBurgundy
Subregion France > Burgundy > Côte de Beaune
ColourWhite
TypeStill
Grape VarietyChardonnay

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Tasting Notes

Aromatically this is quite similar to the Pucelles with its lovely blend of honeysuckle and exotic fruit hints save for a bit more depth that is found here followed by rich, pure, energetic and almost painfully intense flavors that explode on the wonderfully long and punchy finish that is pure class. Along with the superb 2004, this is the best example of Leflaive BBM since 1985.

94
Allen Meadows, Burghound.com, July 2008

Humidity caused some viral problems in the vineyards, including some corte noué. Very closed on the nose, but with some coaxing that limestone and granite scent comes forth, then some apple-blossom and a touch of gun smoke. The palate of powerful and citrus-like with a touch of honeysuckle, tending towards a slightly unctuous, spicy finish. A gregarious wine with great breeding and verve. Drinking 2012-2018. Tasted January 2007.

94/95
Neal Martin, RobertParker.com, January 2007

Reticent but pure aromas of peach and white flowers. Juicy, intense and precise, with a tight core of stone fruit and floral flavors and terrific stony cut for this cuvee In a distinctly delicate style for the year; impressively intense but not at all aggressive. This extremely suave wine will need extended cellaring.

94
Stephen Tanzer, International Wine Cellar, October 2007
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