Bienvenues Batard Montrachet Grand Cru 2018
Intro: The 2018 Bienvenues Bâtard Montrachet from Domaine Leflaive is a serious, top tier white Burgundy from the esteemed Grand Cru vineyard in Puligny Montrachet. The vineyard of Bienvenues Bâtard Montrachet sits on the southwestern slopes of the Mont Rachet hill in Puligny Montrachet, at altitude 230‑250 m, on calcareous clay soils. According to Leflaive’s 2018 technical sheet: the harvest was from August 27 to September 15, the vines were in impeccable health and the vintage described as “dream”. Production is extremely limited. For this vineyard under Leflaive: only around 600 bottles annually in the past.
Region: Burgundy || Winery: Domaine Leflaive
Grapes: 100% Chardonnay
Aging: Matured in the estate’s cellars for approximately 17‑18 months in French oak barrels (30% new oak, remainder older barrels/used) before bottling
ABV: 13.5% || Decant: 30 minutes || Serving Temp: 12-14°C
Pairing: Lobster or large sea scallops with beurre blanc or truffle butter; turbot or fine white fish in an almond/parsley sauce
Tasting Notes: The 2018 Bâtard Montrachet Bienvenues Grand Cru, Leflaive shows a pale green gold color with aromas of white flowers, preserved citrus, toasted almond, pear and white peach, subtle flint/stone minerality, and a bright saline edge. Medium to full bodied with fine acidity, orchard and citrus fruit core, delicate oak/almond nuances, and a strong mineral backbone. The finish is long, refined, and precise, with chalky minerality and citrus rind persistence; elegant and built for ageing
