98
points
Domaine Leflaive 2007 Chardonnay (Bienvenues Bâtard-Montrachet)
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$411
A glorious outpouring of beautifully crafted Chardonnay, opulent but tightly mineral. The ripe apple and pear character has a delicate, elegant squeeze of lime, while the whole wine is underpinned by wood. No doubt for long-term aging.
— R.V.
(7/1/2010)
98
points
Domaine Leflaive 2009 Chardonnay (Bienvenues Bâtard-Montrachet)
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$410
With its concentrated yellow fruits, this is already a powerful wine. It is packed with acidity, toast, peach flavors and minerality, starting out as a gorgeously rich wine from a ripe vintage. Of course, it will age over many years; open in 10 years.
— R.V.
(5/1/2012)
97
points
Domaine Leflaive 2008 Chardonnay (Bienvenues Bâtard-Montrachet)
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$410
A marvelously intense wine, the Chardonnay singing with light toast and acidity. The wine has layers of green apple, spice, a tight texture and orange zest highlights. Age for at least seven years.
— R.V.
(5/1/2011)
94
points
Domaine Vincent Girardin 2004 Chardonnay (Bienvenues Bâtard-Montrachet)
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$198
While the wood aromas dominate, on the palate, there is a much richer, rounder character. This wine, with its huge fruit, white peach flavors, layers of wood and citrus, is just waiting to burst out of its youth. Delicious ripeness and acidity lend balance, while the oak needs some time to calm down and mature.
— R.V.
(12/1/2006)