2016 Domaine Leflaive Bienvenues-Bâtard-Montrachet Grand Cru

Domaine Leflaive is one of the most prestigious wineries in Burgundy, best known for its exceptional white wines, made from Chardonnay grapes. Located in the village of Puligny-Montrachet, in the Côte de Beaune, Domaine Leflaive is known for its commitment to biodynamic viticulture and its emphasis on expressing the unique terroir.

One of the jewels in their crown is the Bienvenues Bâtard-Montrachet Grand Cru. This wine comes from one of the best Grand Cru vineyards in Burgundy, namely Bienvenues-Bâtard-Montrachet, which borders the legendary Bâtard-Montrachet vineyard. The wine is made from Chardonnay and represents the highest level of elegance, finesse and complexity that Burgundy has to offer. How exclusive do you want it? Leflaive produces a maximum of 600 bottles of this wine annually.

The 2016 Domaine Leflaive Bienvenues Bâtard-Montrachet Grand Cru is an outstanding vintage from this prestigious estate. This white wine, from the Bienvenues-Bâtard-Montrachet Grand Cru vineyard in the Côte de Beaune, is one of the most refined and complex wines from Burgundy.

Features of the 2016 vintage

The 2016 vintage was marked by challenging weather conditions in Burgundy. Spring frost and hail caused significant yield losses, making the grape harvest scarce but of very high quality. The smaller harvest allowed for a greater concentration of flavours and aromas, often making these wines deeper and richer.

Tasting notes

The 2016 Bienvenues Bâtard-Montrachet Grand Cru offers everything you would expect from a top wine from this vineyard:

• Colour : The wine has a clear, golden colour, which will deepen with age.
• Aroma : On the nose the wine offers refined aromas of white flowers, citrus, ripe peach, and subtle notes of hazelnut and butter. In addition, there are mineral accents, which contribute to the freshness and elegance.
• Taste : In the mouth the wine has a rich, creamy texture, with a great balance between freshness and depth. The taste is layered with notes of stone fruit (such as peach and apricot), citrus zest, a touch of honey and a mineral undertone typical of the vineyard.
• Finish : The wine has a long, complex finish with a perfect balance between richness and refinement.

Maturation and storage potential

The 2016 vintage of Domaine Leflaive's Bienvenues Bâtard-Montrachet Grand Cru has impressive aging potential. While it already offers wonderful structure and finesse, it will continue to develop with age. Expect the wine to gain even more depth and complexity after 10-15 years, with more pronounced notes of nuts, honey and dried fruit.

FACT: In the tab 'Attachments' you will find the official fact sheet of this beautiful wine. We will automatically send you this when you order this wine. The wine is in our conditioned Wine Warehouse and if you come to pick up the wine you will often also receive a nice discount. You will see your discount immediately when you choose 'Pick up' on the checkout page. We are located in Dordrecht with plenty of parking. Click here for our address.