BATARD-MONTRACHET Grand Cru Domaine 2012 It is said that the lord of Puligny-Montrachet divided his estate among his children: The eldest son or "Knight" (Chevalier), his daughters or "Virgins" (Pucelles) and "Bastard" (Bâtard). Each had his hand and three climates have kept their name Chevalier-Montrachet, Puligny-Montrachet Les Pucelles and Bâtard-Montrachet. LOCATION Production aera: 11.73 ha Altitude : 230-250 m TERROIR Vineyard located right above Bienvenues-Bâtard-Montrachet in the direction of le Montrachet in the South part of the shoulder of the hill. It is a former Domaine Leflaive property. Soil : Calcarious clay IN THE VINEYARD Wine-Growing method : Bio-dynamic (non-certified) Harvest: 100 % manual VINIFICATION At their arrival in our cellar, the grapes are immediately and carefully pressed with a pneumatic press . 100 % whole berries Finning: yes AGEING 17 months (whose 3 months in stainless steel tank) 100 % oak barrels (whose 50% of new oak) VARIETALS Chardonnay 100% SPECIFICATIONS Alcohol content: 13,5 ABV SPECIFICATIONS Age of vines: 46 years years old SERVING Serving temperature : 12-14°C Should be drunk between 2017 and 2022 TASTING NOTES Rich green gold in color, this wine has opulently fragrant and very expressive aromas. The palate is powerfully structured, with thrilling fruit concentration and magnificent length. Finesse, complexity and elegance. 1/3 Olivier Leflaive Place du Monument, 21190 Puligny-Montrachet Tel. 0380213765 - [email protected] olivier-leflaive.com - facebook.com/OlivierLeflaive - twitter.com/OlivierLeflaive L’ABUS D’ALCOOL EST DANGEREUX POUR LA SANTÉ. À CONSOMMER AVEC MODÉRATION. 28EI0E FOOD AND WINE PAIRINGS Ideal with sophisticated food and complex textures: foie gras, caviar, lobster, firm white flesh fish such as Lotte and lean meat like veal and chicken served in a buttery and creamy sauce. BATARD-MONTRACHET Grand Cru Domaine 2012 2/3 Olivier Leflaive Place du Monument, 21190 Puligny-Montrachet Tel. 0380213765 - [email protected] olivier-leflaive.com - facebook.com/OlivierLeflaive - twitter.com/OlivierLeflaive L’ABUS D’ALCOOL EST DANGEREUX POUR LA SANTÉ. À CONSOMMER AVEC MODÉRATION. 28EI0E REVIEWS AND AWARDS 95pts "The future is considerable for this wine that is so rich, so textured, so full of minerality and gorgeous fruit. All the potential is there, from the steely character and the ripe wood-aging flavors. Intense and dense, the wine will need to age for many years to be at its peak. Dont even touch before 2019." Wine Enthusiast, 01/10/2014 94pts "This expressive version bursts with stone fruit, citrus, mineral and spice flavors, all matched to a juicy texture. Vibrant, kicking up energy BATARD-MONTRACHETon the long, spice- and citrus-accented Grand finish. Cru Shows Domaineenough structure to develop over the next 10 to 12 years. Best from 2016 through 2027." 2012 Wine Spectator, 01/10/2014 18/20 "Masterful. Such an esoteric yet recognisable nose. Some flinty reduction, plus fine grained texture and green apple fruit. Long, lithe, lingering. Catnip for burgundy tragics." Jancis Robinson, 01/01/2014 91pts "The 2012 Batard-Montrachet Grand Cru comes from the domaine, the parcel located on the Puligny side just under Montrachet. It has a fragrant bouquet that shows a little more complexity than the Bienvenue, the minerality more tangible at this premature stage. The palate is well-balanced with plenty of ripe green apple, pear and apricot notes decking the entry. The acidity is nicely judged and it builds in the mouth toward a lightly spiced finish. Fine." Wine Advocate, 01/01/2014 3/3 Olivier Leflaive Place du Monument, 21190 Puligny-Montrachet Tel. 0380213765 - [email protected] olivier-leflaive.com - facebook.com/OlivierLeflaive - twitter.com/OlivierLeflaive L’ABUS D’ALCOOL EST DANGEREUX POUR LA SANTÉ. À CONSOMMER AVEC MODÉRATION. 28EI0E Powered by TCPDF (www.tcpdf.org).