Parker about Bâtard-Montrachet Grand Cru 2014
The 2014 Batard Montrachet Grand Cru was a wine that did not quite set my world of fire when I tasted it from vat last year when I preferred the Bienvenue-Bâtard-Montrachet. Reacquainting myself with the wine in bottle, I was not convinced to alter that opinion. Leaving it to open for 5-10 minutes in the glass, the grand cru does open up with fresh pear and white peach scents, overtaken by granitic aromas over several minutes. The palate is clean and fresh on the entry with an attractive spicy, white pepper note in the background that comes forward towards the finish that offers commendable weight. What it lacks is just a bit of tension and energy, while I found just as much persistence but no more than the 2014 Les Pucelles. Perhaps it will improve down the line as Bâtard-Montrachet always does, but compared not only to its peers but to the 2015 as well, this just falls a little short.
Description
Land | France |
Region | Burgundy |
Rebsorten | Chardonnay 100% |
Alkoholgehalt | 13.00% |
Füllstand | Into Neck |
Verschlußart | cork stopper |
Kennzeichnung | Contains sulphites |
Farbe | White |
Inverkehrbringer | Domaine Leflaive Place des Marronniers FR 21190 PULIGNY-MONTRACHET |
Charakter | Dry |
Servierempfehlung | Decant at 10-12°C |
Trinkempfehlung | 2020 - 2040 |
Parker Punkte | 92 |
Jahrgang | 2014 |
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Bâtard-Montrachet Grand Cru 2014

The Domaine Leflaive Bâtard-Montrachet Grand Cru 2014 is an exceptional white wine from the renowned Burgundy wine region of France. It is made from 100% Chardonnay grapes and comes from the Bâtard-Montrachet Grand Cru vineyard, known for its premium Chardonnay wines. The wine has a light, golden yellow color and exudes an intense, complex bouquet of aromas reminiscent of white flowers, citrus fruits, and exotic fruits like pineapple. Added to this are notes of hazelnut, brioche, and toast, which come from aging in oak barrels. On the palate, the wine is full-bodied and complex, with a rich texture and a perfect balance of fruit and acidity. The aromas of citrus and exotic fruits are complemented by nuances of spice and minerals. The finish is long and elegant, reminiscent of almonds and brioche.
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Domaine Leflaive is one of the most famous wineries in Burgundy. The history of the domaine can be traced back centuries, but Joseph Leflaive is said to be the actual founder of today's winery. Shortly after the end of the First World War, he had to cope with the bankruptcy of his steelworks and decided to return to his homeland in Burgundy in order to continue the winemaking tradition of his ancestors and to expand his winery.
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